E-newsletter coming soonIn the spring, Ohio University will launch Compass Points, an e-mail newsletter that will feature succinct stories and news that fits the interests and concerns of Ohio University's 4,780 full and part-time faculty and staff.Full Story...

Grammy nominated pianist visits campusVisiting artist and Grammy-nominated pianist Andrew Russo will perform a special recital and lecture, titled ?Modern Music that Doesn?t Bite Back,? at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the School of Music Recital Hall in Glidden Hall. The event is free and open to the public.Full Story...

Rooting for "The Waiting List"Members of the OHIO community are seeking funding from Pepsi to help tell organ transplant patients tell their stories to the world, they but need community support and viewer votes to obtain it.Full Story...

Appalachian health falls shortRates for diabetes, heart attacks and obesity are higher than the national rates in nine Appalachian counties, according to a recent study by Ohio University?s Appalachian Rural Health Institute and Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs.Full Story...

Reel world experience [Research News]Ruth Bradley, the director of the Athens International Film and Video Festival, splits her time as an associate professor of film and director of the university?s Athens Center for Film and Video. She oversees the 40 or so students who work on the film festival as promoters, box office attendants, and prescreeners for the films that will eventually make it to the theater.Full Story...

Great job!Outlook features a Q&A with the non-bargaining Classified Employee of the Month. Each month, Classified Senate selects an employee to acknowledge and recognize as someone who is setting high standards for excellence and innovation.Full Story...

Classified employee raising money for English warshipTonya Seelhorst's admiration for former King of England Henry VIII has led her down a new and interesting path. Seelhorst, an administrative associate in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering recently became the first United States appeal ambassador for the Mary Rose 500 Appeal.Full Story...

Bobcat Blitz is SaturdayOn Saturday, Ohio Athletics and the Center for Sports Administration are partnering to bring Ohio fans a day of family fun with the fifth annual Follett's University Bookstore Bobcat Blitz.Full Story...

Alumna Nancy Cartwright inducted into Ohio Communication Hall of Fame [Communication]University students, faculty, staff and alumni crowded into Baker Center Ballroom Sunday evening to celebrate excellence in the Scripps College of Communication and to induct celebrated alumna Nancy Cartwright into the Ohio Communication Hall of Fame. Cartwright is well-known for her work as a voice artist, most notably for voicing Bart Simpson and other characters on the hit animated sitcom, ?The Simpsons,? since 1989.Full Story...

Pre-Law Day set for FridayOhio University will host Pre-Law Day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday in the Baker University Center. The event is designed to foster better understanding of careers in the legal profession and the place that law has in our society.Full Story...

University improves RecycleMania recordsAccording to final RecycleMania results, released Friday, OHIO's Athens campus outperformed its previous Gorilla Prize records in this year's 10-week intercollegiate recycling challenge by over 160,000 pounds of recyclables.Full Story...

Apr 20, 2010

"Boat of Knowledge" project lands $2.6 million grant [Research News]Ohio University engineering and science graduate students and regional high school science teachers will board a boat on the Ohio River starting this summer to conduct water quality research and learn new skills to engage area teens in science. The National Science Foundation has awarded Ohio University a five-year, $2.6 million grant for the project, "The Boat-of-Knowledge in the Science Classroom (BooKS in Classroom)."Full Story...

2010 Hicks honoree to address educator sexual misconduct on Monday [Education]Charol Shakeshaft, professor and chair of the Department of Education Leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University and Ohio University 2010 Samuel I. Hicks Executive-in-Residence, will deliver a keynote address on Monday for Ohio University students, faculty and staff. She will discuss her recent research on educator sexual misconduct and her ongoing work with females in leadership roles.Full Story...

New Commuter Student Lounge is valuable resourceDeveloping a connection to Ohio University is a challenge for any first-year student, but commuter students face an additional challenge because they don't live on campus. This challenge was made easier in January, when the Commuter Student Lounge opened in Bromley Hall.Full Story...

Large OHIO contingent expected at first USO Sustainability ConferenceOhio University expects to have one of the largest representations among institutions participating in the inaugural University System of Ohio (USO) Sustainability Conference, April 27, in Columbus. As of Wednesday morning, 48 OHIO students, staff and faculty members were registered to attend the conference, which focuses on efficiency, green workforce development, and green research and development.Full Story...

SIS replacement nears halfway pointOHIO?s Rufus Initiative team will present a halfway point status update to university leadership on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to noon in the Walter Hall Rotunda. The presentation also will be available live via an Adobe Connect Web stream.Full Story...

Speaking Bobcats talk away the competitionFor the first time in 30 years, the Speaking Bobcats of Ohio, Ohio University?s Forensics Speech and Debate Team, placed in the top five at the 40th Annual National Forensics Association National Tournament held at Ohio University April 15-19.Full Story...

Apr 22, 2010

Earth Day 2010: OHIO springs into celebrationOHIO?s celebration of planet continues throughout the month of April, designated ?Earth Month? at Ohio University. Themed ?Roots of Sustainability,? the month?s worth of programming focuses on sustainable food systems and features more than 40 events highlighting connections between people, food and planet.Full Story...

Printmakers are "Inkahoots!"Ohio University printmaking students are preparing for the third annual Inkahoots! interactive art-making event. Inkahoots! is a fun-filled four-day art-making event that provides the opportunity for Ohio University students, their families and members of the Athens community to purchase custom-made, screen-printed clothing and prints.Full Story...

OHIO news to undergo a renovationOn Thursday, expect Outlook to look different ? very different. On April 29, University Communications and Marketing (UCM) will unveil Ohio University Compass, a new source for campus news and information.Full Story...

OHIO welcomes moms for sunshine and activitiesSpring is in the air and with the arrival of warm weather, Ohio University students welcome moms to campus for Moms Weekend. For one of the most popular family weekends of the year, which begins on Friday, April 30, the university has a variety of activities planned for students and their families.Full Story...

Physicists capture first images of atomic spin [Research News]Though scientists argue that the emerging technology of spintronics may trump conventional electronics for building the next generation of faster, smaller, more efficient computers and high-tech devices, no one has actually seen the spin?a quantum mechanical property of electrons?in individual atoms until now. In a study published as an Advance Online Publication in the journal Nature Nanotechnology on Sunday, physicists at Ohio University and the University of Hamburg in Germany present the first images of spin in action.Full Story...

Third Frontier leverages the strengths of many for the benefit of allWith the May 4 election fast approaching, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis took time to explain his position on Issue 1 in an Op-Ed piece. He writes that the issue would authorize the state of Ohio to issue up to $700 million in bonds to renew and continue funding programs for tech-based research and development in support of Ohio industry, commerce and business.Full Story...

Veganism is popular choice among studentsChoosing to eat fewer or no animal products, known as vegetarianism or veganism, is a choice that has only recently been associated with the sustainability movement. Once a week, students get together for an off-campus meal known as Vegan Cooking Workshop (VCW).Full Story...

A global approach to gender equalityIn honor of the 99th anniversary of International Women's Day, the Ohio University Women's Center will host its second annual IWD festival March 7 from 2 to 6 p.m. in the Baker University Center Ballroom.Full Story...

Branching out: Meet Annie GibsonThis week's installment of 'Branching Out' gets up close and personal with cheerleader Annie Gibson. In her fourth year as a cheerleader, she was named captain and she loves her role as an ambassador for Ohio University.Full Story...

From Tangiers to TehranStarting March 5 and running through March 11, the Athena Cinema and Arts for Ohio monthly film series, Cinematheque, is presenting a series of films focusing on women?s issues in the conflict-plagued Middle East.Full Story...

OHIO football releases 2010 schedule [ohiobobcats.com]Three regular season games on the ESPN Family of Networks highlight Ohio's 2010 football schedule that was released Monday afternoon by the MAC office. The Bobcats, who went 9-5 and won the MAC East in 2009, will play all six home games by Nov. 4, the earliest the program has wrapped up its home schedule since 1979.Full Story...

OHIO offers Iraqi scholar refuge, opportunityThe phone call rang in at 2 a.m. Iraqi time. On the line was a representative from the Institute of International Education's Scholar Rescue Fund calling to offer Dr. Salam Bash Al-Maliky an unthinkable opportunity: refuge from his war-torn homeland to pursue research at Ohio University. Dr. Al-Maliky currently serves as the Global Leadership Center?s Leader in Residence and an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering.Full Story...

University hosts open budget forumsExecutive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Interim Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Mike Angelini hosted four discussions that were designed to gather input on the university?s draft budget recommendations that were released on Feb. 15.Full Story...

Antifreeze proteins can stop ice melt [Research News]The same antifreeze proteins that keep organisms from freezing in cold environments also can prevent ice from melting at warmer temperatures, according to a new Ohio University and Queen's University study published this week in the Early Edition of the journal <i>Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences</i>.Full Story...

Solo performer will shine spotlight on LGBT topicsThe School of Theater and Arts for Ohio will present Tim Miller?s ?Lay of the Land? in collaboration with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Center, the Office of Diversity, Access and Equality and Up In Arms. This special performance will be at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 6 at the Elizabeth Evans Baker Theater in Kantner Hall.Full Story...

Human genome expert to speak on TuesdayBruce J. Aronow, co-director for the Computational Medicine Center at the Children's Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, will present "What Can Your Genes Do for You?" at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 9, in Walter Hall 145.Full Story...

New soccer book coincides with 2010 World CupAvailable months before the June 2010 World Cup in South Africa, "African Soccerscapes" tells the little-known story of football in Africa, the most popular sport on the continent and possibly the most popular cultural activity on the planet.Full Story...

Allen Center committed to student successSince the Allen Student Help Center opened its doors in the Baker University Center in January 2007, students have had access to a variety of academic support programs that help them reach their full scholastic potential.Full Story...

Computer musicians to give concertOn Thursday, March 11, at noon students in Bill Christy?s Computer Musician Skills class will host a concert featuring what they feel is the best works they created throughout the quarter.Full Story...

Computer science student launches top-150 Web siteOhio University senior computer science major Alan Schaaf has developed an image-sharing Web site that, within a year of its launch, is one of the top 150 most-visited Web sites in the United States according to Alexa Internet, attracting 18 million views daily.Full Story...

CDC classifies cases of meningitis as an outbreakOn Friday, March 5, representatives from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), who have been on Ohio University?s Athens campus to assess recent cases of bacterial meningitis, reclassified the cases as an outbreak. The cases had previously been classified as a cluster.Full Story...

No day off for education [Regional News]The value of the Chillicothe Campus? online academic offerings have been especially apparent this winter when inclement winter weather made travel difficult and periodically caused the Chillicothe Campus to cancel classes.Full Story...

A better use for booksThis week, as students debate what to do with a quarter?s worth of reading materials, senior environmental geography major Tim Hatcher is taking his message to the streets: Donate your used textbooks.Full Story...

Live well @OHIO: Be well, stay wellThroughout the quarter, Outlook has been showing the Ohio University community ways to live well in Athens. The series has competed, hiked, swam, skated, eaten well and relieved student stress. So now what?Full Story...

The great outdoorsWhile most spring breakers may be soaking up sunshine on sandy beaches, a group of Ohio University students will be hiking through the rugged wilderness.
The Office of Sustainability and Outdoor Pursuits are co-sponsoring an alternative spring break trip March 20-25 that includes a multi-day backpacking tour as well as a stay at The Farm Community in Summertown, Tenn.Full Story...

Mar 12, 2010

CAP program celebrates 30 years with receptionOn March 6, the College Adjustment Program (CAP) celebrated 30 years of service with a reception in the Friends of the Library Room. About 50 faculty, administrators, students, staff, and alumni assembled to celebrate the program's achievements in helping traditionally underrepresented students earn an undergraduate degree.Full Story...

<i>Outlook</i> to get new look, name<i>Outlook</i>, the OHIO community?s leading source for news about the university, will be heading in a new direction this spring, based on the results of last spring's <i>Outlook</i> readership survey.Full Story...

Alpha Phi Omega lends a helping handWhile many students flock to warm beaches for spring break, 14 Ohio University students and members of service fraternity Alpha Phi Omega will be getting their hands dirty helping hurricane-affected people in New Orleans.Full Story...

University to search for Lancaster campus deanExecutive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit has announced that a search will begin shortly for a new dean for the Lancaster campus. Dean John Furlow, in the second year of two-year term appointment, will reach the end of his term on June 30.Full Story...

Leading the wayOn March 10 the College of Business celebrated the opening of the Robert D. Walter Center for Strategic Leadership. The event drew members of the Ohio University Board of Trustees, CEO of Cardinal Health George Barrett and many more luminaries to honor Robert Walter?s contribution to the college and to discuss the principles of strategic leadership.Full Story...

Finding a directionOhio University faculty and staff will soon have a targeted source for news and information. Compass Points, a new publication from Ohio University Communications and Marketing (UCM), is coming this spring to e-mail inboxes.Full Story...

'Today' shows Bobcat frenzyNBC "Today Show" intern Ryan Lytle, a fourth-year Scripps College of Communication student, got more than he bargained for on his last day at work -- he got to chest-bump his boss, Matt Lauer, one of the show's anchorsFull Story...

Governor congratulates OHIO on upsetOhio Gov. Ted Strickland took time on Friday to congratulate Ohio University's men's basketball team today for last night's inspiring upset victory over Georgetown University in the first round of the NCAA Division I Tournament.Full Story...

Designing to make a differenceThese children from a community in Ghana will benefit from the work of senior mechanical engineering students in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. This summer, the students will visit the village to install a solar-powered water pumping system they developed.Full Story...

Meningitis investigation at Ohio University enters next stageThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in collaboration with the Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and the Athens City-County Health Department (ACCHD), has concluded the field portion of a collaborative health investigation into several cases of bacterial meningitis among students attending Ohio University.Full Story...

Mar 23, 2010

Athletics announces 2010 Spring Caravan schedule [ohiobobcats.com]The 2010 Bobcat Caravan schedule was announced Tuesday. Through events such as the Bobcat Caravans, the Bobcat Representative Club looks to enhance relationships with Bobcat fans, alumni and friends and Ohio University. Each caravan event will feature either Ohio head football coach Frank Solich or head men's basketball coach John Groce, with selected appearances set to include both.Full Story...

Branching out: OHIO's LGBT CenterThe Ohio University administration has worked hard to earn its reputation as one of the nation's friendliest campuses for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students, faculty and staff. Learn more about the university's LGBT Center.Full Story...

Highlighting the Green: Winter 2010 editionWinter quarter at Ohio University was full of triumphs for the faculty, staff and students. OHIO's celebration of Founders Day kicked off a quarter that included two gifts totaling more than $41 million from alumna Violet L. Patton, the tenth anniversary of Recyclemania, the Marching 110 performing at Tournament of Roses, and much more.Full Story...

'Roots of Sustainability'Visitors to ACEnet sample locally produced food products while learning about the company's history. Sustainable food systems are the focus of this year's Earth Month celebration at Ohio University. The series, which runs throughout April, seeks to highlight the connections between people, food and planet.<br><i>Photographer: Kevin Riddell</i>Full Story...

Inaugural conference a successMore than 100 people attended The Interlink Alliance's inaugural Faculty Development Conference, ?Teaching the Millennial Student: Best Practices in Teaching and Learning,? on March 19-20 at Spelman College in Atlanta.Full Story...

President makes 2011 budget recommendationsOhio University President Roderick McDavis today announced fiscal-year 2011 (FY2011) budget reallocation recommendations that will be presented to the board of trustees in April. Between April and June, the university's Budget Planning and Analysis office will continue to update projections for revenues and expenditures, and will present the final 2011 budget to the board for approval in June.Full Story...

University to continue search for finance VPAn Ohio University search committee has recommended keeping the search open for a new vice president for finance and administration. This decision came following interviews and community forums with the lone finalist earlier this month.Full Story...

Mar 30, 2010

Celebrating the sakura (cherry blossoms)The 200 cherry trees in TailGreat Park on Shafer Street will be illuminated from 8 to 10 p.m. beginning on Wednesday, March 31. The lighting will take place nightly for two weeks or until the blossoms end, whichever comes first.Full Story...

Scientists discover world?s smallest superconductor [Research Communications]Scientists have discovered the world?s smallest superconductor, a sheet of four pairs of molecules less than one nanometer wide. The Ohio University-led study, published today as an advance online publication in the journal Nature Nanotechnology, provides the first evidence that nanoscale molecular superconducting wires can be fabricated, which could be used for nanoscale electronic devices and energy applications.Full Story...

A transformation of the soulAs an artist, SunKoo Yuh has centered his career around the question, ?Who am I?? His work, which will be on display at Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University, captures Yuh?s personal exploration of identity through powerful and emotional imagery.Full Story...

E-waste collection bins placed on campusNot sure what to do with your old cell phone? What about that mix CD your ex gave you or that broken printer hiding under your bed? To accommodate these types of items, Campus Recycling & Refuse recently set up four collection bins around the Athens campus for electronic waste.Full Story...

A 'presidential' tour of campusShakespeare famously asked, "What?s in a name?" At Ohio University, the answer often is history. Across campus the names of buildings record part of the 206 year-old history of our institution.Full Story...

Black History Month is under wayOhio University will celebrate Black History Month during the month of February by hosting numerous events that showcase the history and accomplishments of African-American people in the United States and the world.Full Story...

Recognizing changeOhio University celebrated its mutually beneficial relationship with the Kroger Company Jan. 13 at the annual Kroger Day. The daylong event offered students an in-depth look at the company's business design and bridged connections between the material students learn at Ohio University and daily business operations.Full Story...

A legacy of learning [video]Violet Patton has made two major gifts to Ohio University, totaling more than $41 million. Speaking on Patton's behalf, her attorney, Jack Charney, sat down to discuss her dedication to education, memories from Ohio University and legacy.Full Story...

Live well @OHIO: Eat well, live wellThis edition of our Live well @OHIO series features the College of Health and Human Services' Nutrition Treatment Program. It is designed to help individuals live well through a client-specific nutritional plan.Full Story...

New monthly program recognizes student leadersThe Amanda J. Cunningham Leadership Center is accepting applications and nominations to recognize student leaders at Ohio University on a monthly basis. Applications or nominations for the Student Leader of the Month are due on the 10th of each month and the materials are available online.Full Story...

Unlikely royaltyWhile most women can only dream of being queen for a day, cultural studies doctoral student Karen Yawa Agebamiese has turned this dream into a reality by fulfilling her position as Queenmother to Abor, a small town located in the Volta region of Ghana.Full Story...

Feb 8, 2010

Giving and receiving [multimedia]OHIO students experience service learning at home and abroad. Putting lessons from their classrooms into action, they travel across the world to assist those in need. Take a look at what they're doing.Full Story...

Helping and learning at homeAcross the Ohio University campus and across disciplines, classes are engaging in service learning to further instill the lessons of the classroom in the real world. The final installment of this <i>Outlook</i> series shows that great service-learning opportunities are available around the corner, as well as around the globe.Full Story...

Professor shares personal story of Haiti tragedyEric Masson, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry, watched the fallout from the earthquake, wondering if his in-laws were still alive. With most of the country?s communication systems out of order, he and his wife, Jenny, were desperately trying to find out if their family members were among the estimated 200,000 casualties.Full Story...

Officials provide budget update, announce forumsIn an e-mail message Tuesday, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit and Interim Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Mike Angelini updated faculty and staff on the budget planning process and outlined ways the university community can contribute to upcoming budget discussions.Full Story...

Feb 10, 2010

A director's perspectiveRunning Friday, Feb. 12, through Thursday, Feb. 18, the Athena Cinema on Court Street and Arts for Ohio will present the Cinematheque monthly film series with a selection of critically acclaimed and award-winning films by Rajko Grlic, Ohio Eminent Scholar in Film and Ohio University faculty member.Full Story...

Chillicothe theater announces winter performancesThe Ohio University-Chillicothe theater program will present two performances during winter quarter, including an encore performance of "Fall Collection" on Feb. 12 and 13, and "The Quick-Change Room" on March 19 and 20. All performances begin at 8 p.m. in the Bennett Hall auditorium.Full Story...

'The soundtrack of our region'On Feb. 19, the old-time, mountain music of Rattletrap Stringband will resound through Baker University Center as part of Ohio University's annual Founder?s Day celebration. The band will play during the Founders Day Ceremony and in a performance that will take place at 11 a.m. in the Baker University Center Theatre Atrium.Full Story...

Black History Month events underwayOhio University?s 2010 celebration of Black History Month, with the theme ?The History of Black Economic Empowerment,? will showcase the history, talents and accomplishments of people of African descent around the world.Full Story...

In perfect harmonyStudents meeting with Tina Stewart might never suspect that beneath her patient smile and career advice, an operatic prima donna exists. Likewise, as someone passes Graham Stewart?s office they could be surprised to hear deft and skilled whistling sliding under the door.Full Story...

Watch out for e-mail scams [OIT]With the university preparing to move to a new e-mail system in the coming months, scammers may target messages at the university community that mention this transition in an attempt to fool recipients into responding.Full Story...

Feb 12, 2010

40 years of Latin American studiesOhio University's Latin American Studies program will host the ninth annual Ohio Latin Americanist Conference Feb. 26-27 in Bentley Hall. This conference marks the 40th anniversary of the Latin American Studies program, the only graduate program in the state that focuses on that region.Full Story...

Program promotes leadership for business studentsThe College of Business' Select Leadership Development Program has evolved into what is now one of the most comprehensive leadership opportunities for students at Ohio University. The SLDP accelerates leadership and builds identity for high potential business students.Full Story...

A glimpse of OHIO historyBill Kimok equates his first glimpse of Ohio University to the appearance of the Emerald City in the Wizard of Oz. ?I thought, ?This is how a university should feel,?? he recalls.Full Story...

Honoring the past and looking to the futureOhio University commemorates its 206 years of history this Friday, Feb. 19, with its Founders Day celebration. A full slate of events is planned for the day featuring the legacy of previous generations and the talents of students, faculty and staff of today.Full Story...

Student hospitalized with probable bacterial meningitisAn Ohio University student is under observation for a probable case of bacterial meningitis. Her family has given permission to share her name with the university community in order for students, faculty and staff to make the best decision about preventative care. At this time, first-year student Andrea Robinson, resident of Wray House, has been admitted to a hospital in Columbus.Full Story...

Feb 17, 2010

Live well @OHIO: Campus eatsThis edition of our Live well @OHIO series takes a close look at nutritious options in the dining halls. While many may disagree based on the "buffet-style" entrees and desserts, there are plenty of healthy alternatives.Full Story...

Reception for new Presidential Portrait Gallery planned for Founders DayAn opening reception will be held at the new Presidential Portrait Gallery at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19, as part of the Ohio University Founders Day celebration. The gallery is located in the hallway outside the main doors of the Baker University Center Ballroom on the fourth floor. The reception, which is free and open to the public, will include refreshments.Full Story...

Event commemorates Chillicothe child development center agencies [Regional News]The child development center on the Ohio University-Chillicothe campus recognized agencies at the center that have reached standards that exceed professional licensure criteria. The ?Center of Excellence Celebration Luncheon? on Friday, Feb. 12, commemorated the spirit of quality that has marked the Ross County/Ohio University-Chillicothe Child Development and Family Service Center since the center opened its doors three years ago.Full Story...

Stripping down for a causeStudents and community members are invited to take part in Ohio University?s own ?nearly naked mile,? the first annual Bare on the Bricks. This philanthropic event, sponsored by the Student Alumni Board and Alpha Epsilon Pi, will take place Saturday, Feb. 27. Check-in for the noon event begins at 10:30 a.m. on the College Green.Full Story...

University mourns student deathThe Ohio University community is mourning the loss of Andrea Robinson, who passed away at a Columbus hospital Wednesday of complications from bacterial meningitis. A Cleveland Heights native, Robinson, 18, was a freshman in University College.Full Story...

Feb 19, 2010

OHIO named 'center of excellence' for health and wellness [Research News]Gov. Ted Strickland announced today that Ohio University has been named a Center of Excellence for Health and Wellness. The designation recognizes the institution's state and national reputation for research in diabetes, cancer and biosciences, its commitment to rural health care and its track record in generating revenue and jobs through the development of drugs and biotechnology start-up firms.Full Story...

President's Report celebrates OHIO winsOhio University has enjoyed many success stories in its illustrious 206-year history. Today, the university will share its most recent highlights in the 2008-2009 President's Report, which includes its first Nobel Prize winning alumnus and a professor?s ?discovery of the decade.?Full Story...

Graduation Fair is TuesdayGraduation Fair 2010: Countdown to Commencement will take place from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday in the Baker University Center Ballroom. The event is sponsored by Ohio University Events Services and serves as a one-stop-shop for all things graduation.Full Story...

History in action [multimedia]Ohio University celebrated its 206 years of history during the Founders Day celebration on Friday, Feb. 19. Take a look at highlights of the day captured in pictures and sound.Full Story...

New university ombudsman appointedExecutive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit has announced the appointment of Dianne Bouvier as university ombudsman effective March 1. The ombudsman acts as a source of information and referral, aids in answering questions, and assists in the resolution of concerns and critical situations.Full Story...

The voices of the mountainsOn March 4 at 6 p.m. the Women of Appalachia exhibition will host Women Speak at the Multicultural Center Art Gallery in Baker University Center. The event is a celebration of spoken artistry produced by women in southeast Ohio.Full Story...

Lancaster conference celebrates women March 5 [Regional News]In recognition of Women's History Month, students, faculty and staff at Ohio University-Lancaster have organized "Celebrate Women: Empowering Women for Change," a day-long conference for women of all ages. The conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, March 5, in the campus' Brasee Hall.Full Story...

OHIO 2.0The use of social media tools has been growing exponentially in recent years and is continuing to expand at Ohio University. Facebook, Twitter and YouTube are now not only places to communicate with friends, but also outlets for the university as a whole -- as well as individual colleges, schools and faculty members -- to interact and to connect with other students, faculty and alumni.Full Story...

Nikolais Centenary exhibit opens at AldenThis year commemorates the 100th anniversary of American choreographer Alwin Nikolais? birth, and Ohio University is celebrating this renowned artist and his legacy with an exhibit in Alden Library. The items on display are part of the Alwin Nikolais and Murray Louis Dance Collection, an archive of multimedia sources that has been housed exclusively at the university since 1999.Full Story...

Feb 25, 2010

A scholarly communityIn its second year, the Scholars Program in the College of Arts and Sciences is establishing itself as a haven for promising first-year students -- offering opportunities to tackle major philosophical questions while finding a niche at Ohio University.Full Story...

Great JobMeet Shelley Barton, the newest non-bargaining Classified Employee of the Month. Each month, Classified Senate selects an employee to acknowledge and recognize as someone who is setting high standards for excellence and innovation.Full Story...

Jan 4, 2010

ARC teaches learning and working in new waysStudents, faculty and staff in Ohio University's Russ College of Engineering and Technology and College of Osteopathic Medicine are starting the year off on the right feet -- inside the new, $35 million, 100,000-square foot Academic & Research Center (ARC).Full Story...

Student Allie LaForce tackles Nike field reporter contest [WOUB]OHIO student Allie LaForce was picked as one of the top five finalists in a contest Nike sponsored for female sports enthusiasts interested in working in sports media. While she didn't come up with the top prize of Nike field reporter, as a correspondent she will spend the next year traveling around the country interviewing sports figures and blogging regularly for nikewomen.com.Full Story...

Let's talk about waterStarting Friday and running through Jan. 14, the Athena Cinema and Arts for Ohio monthly film series, Cinematheque, is presenting a selection of films focusing on the role water plays in human society and survival. All screenings and events in this special series are free and open to the public.Full Story...

Live well @ OHIO: Getting in the gameStaying healthy and active while living on a college campus can be a tall order. This is the first in a series of stories highlighting how OHIO and the surrounding community offer dozens of ways to keep healthy and happy. This week, intramural sports.Full Story...

MLK Jr. Day events scheduledOhio University will honor Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a five-day celebration, Jan. 14 through 18. The celebration carries the theme ?Revitalize, Rejuvenate, Recommit: Answering the Call to Do for Others.?Full Story...

Rose Parade recollectionsThe Marching 110's participation in the Rose Parade on New Year's Day made a lasting impression on the band. Five guest columnists, who happen to be band members, shared their memories with <i>Outlook</i>.Full Story...

December sees milestones for network upgrade and Rufus Initiative [OIT]During winter break, OIT reached several important milestones for its NextGen Network and Rufus Initiative projects, with core and individual network upgrades completed in multiple locations on the Athens campus, and successful contract negotiations for Identity Management and Constituent Relationship Management for the Rufus Initiative.Full Story...

Hudson renovations completeHudson Health Center underwent renovations over the winter break to make it more efficient. Paint was applied, new examination tables were brought in and the use of space was reexamined. The goal? To decrease patient waits and increase satisfaction.Full Story...

Learning by doing good in Latin AmericaService learning happens when instructors include an element of community service and reflection into their curriculum. Here at Ohio University, there are multiple programs that take the service-learning concept into the local community and around the globe. This week, learn about opportunities in Latin America.Full Story...

RecycleMania launches Jan. 17The 10th annual RecycleMania competition launches Jan. 17, and all members of the Ohio University community are encouraged to do their best to recycle more than the competition.Full Story...

University receives $13.3 million giftViolet L. Patton, a 1938 alumna, has given $13.3 million to Ohio University for the establishment of a new community arts education center. The Violet L. Patton Center for Arts Education aims to accomplish several goals, including helping Appalachian children gain confidence and knowledge in the arts.Full Story...

Live well @OHIO: A look at WellWorksFor OHIO faculty and staff and community members, a great way to live well here on campus is to take advantage of WellWorks, the employee wellness program. The program also provides employment opportunities to students studying recreation, fitness, nutrition or related fields.Full Story...

Event Services' annual event expands scopePlanning a campus event will soon be easier than ever at Ohio University, thanks to a fresh twist in Event Services' annual showcase event. The Event Expo (formerly known as the On Campus Services Resource Fair), which takes place Jan. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. in Baker University Center's Grand Ballroom, expects to draw more than 20 vendors and up to 200 attendees.Full Story...

Residence Challenge kicks off Jan. 18Ohio University's flagship energy conservation competition -- Residence Challenge 2010 -- will take place Jan. 18 through March 7. In its 10th year, the annual intra-university competition pits university residence halls against one another in a race to reduce electricity consumption.Full Story...

Police officers debut new uniformsOhio University police officers are wearing new black uniform shirts that match their black slacks for the first time today. The shirts replaced their white predecessors that have been part of OUPD?s look for about 20 years.Full Story...

Board hears informational items, discusses prioritiesAt its meeting on Friday, the Ohio University Board of Trustees heard reports on the university community's key strategic priorities. As the university prepares for a reduction in state support, trustees emphasized the need to focus on clearly defined priorities that support the core academic mission. The Board discussed the importance of gathering benchmark data to assure that informed decisions are made within the context of the higher education landscape in Ohio and beyond.Full Story...

Research and aid in AfricaThis is the second installment of a four-part series on service learning at Ohio University. This week focuses on Africa, the second-most populous continent that contains nine of the world's 10 poorest nations.Full Story...

Voices and visions from AppalachiaThe second annual Women of Appalachia exhibit is on display in the Multicultural Center Art Gallery in Baker University Center through March 19. The exhibit features the works of women from all areas of southeastern Ohio.Full Story...

Dads come to campusThis weekend, Ohio University students will participate in a campus tradition that has been celebrated for decades -- Dads Weekend. Dads are invited to campus to bond with their students and to take part in the activities the university has planned.Full Story...

OHIO students explore Universe, pageant styleAndrew Betsch and Nicole Little, both seniors in the School of Media Arts and Studies in the Scripps College of Communication, are having the time of their lives traveling around the world as Web video production interns with the Miss Universe Organization.Full Story...

Great Job!Outlook features a Q&A with the non-bargaining Classified Employee of the Month. Each month, Classified Senate selects an employee to acknowledge and recognize as someone who is setting high standards for excellence and innovation. The monthly Outlook feature, titled "Great Job," will provide a glimpse into the honoree's life at and away from work.Full Story...

Polar Plunge scheduled for Feb. 13Students and Athens area residents will have the opportunity to brave the icy waters of Dow Lake on Saturday, Feb. 13, in the third annual Polar Plunge charity event at Dow Lake in Athens, Ohio.Full Story...

Price, Turner to participate in all-star games [ohiobobcats.com]OHIO seniors Thad Turner and Taylor Price will represent the Bobcats in two postseason all-star football games. Turner will play in Saturday's East-West Shrine Game (3 p.m. ET, ESPN2) in Orlando, while Price will participate in the Senior Bowl at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, Jan. 30, which will be televised on the NFL Network.Full Story...

Science Cafes offer winter roster of research topics [Research News]Ohio University's Science Cafe series has returned this winter with a new roster of faculty talks on topics that include neuropsychology, the effects of red algae on the environment and the reconstruction of the Earth's geographic past. The next event, to be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 27, in Baker University Center's Front Room, will feature Julie Suhr.Full Story...

Childhood obesity rates higher in Athens County [OU-COM]A study conducted by researchers at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine found that 21 percent of children in Athens County are obese, compared to the national average of 16 percent. The study was printed this fall in the international publication, <i>Journal of Rural and Remote Health</i>.Full Story...

Globetrotting service and educationThe Office of Education Abroad offers a diversity of options for students interested in service learning abroad. For those students who feel that the OHIO offered study abroad programs aren't for them, the Office of Education Abroad is prepared to help.Full Story...

Haiti Week starts TuesdayHaiti Week, which runs Jan. 26-29, is a series of events coordinated by Ohio University students to raise money for the H.O.P.E. Center for Orphaned Girls in Haiti and Doctors Without Borders.Full Story...

Liberian ambassador to visit, work with GLCThe Scripps College of Communication's Global Leadership Center (GLC) is adding richness to the long OHIO/Liberia history by collaborating with the University of Liberia and welcoming the Liberian ambassador to the U.S. to help the students understand the needs of a country recovering from destructive years of civil war.Full Story...

Wearing their hearts on their sleevesHerART, a community women?s art project, will combine health education with wearable artwork in fashion shows Jan. 30 and 31 at The Ridges Auditorium in an effort to promote awareness of women's heart healthFull Story...

Jan 26, 2010

Herman travels to China with USA Training Team [ohiobobcats.com]Bobcat standout Ellen Herman heads to China with the United States Women's National Volleyball Training Team for an exhibition against the Guangdong Evergrande Women's Volleyball Team of the Chinese Professional League. The competition, dubbed the "2010 Evergrande China-USA Women's Volleyball Challenge" is scheduled to take place on February 2 at 7:30 p.m. local time.Full Story...

IT Improvement Plan makes major strides [OIT]Ohio University has made major progress toward its IT goals of improving security, modernizing infrastructure and offering improved services at a lower cost, Chief Information Officer Brice Bible said in a recent presentation to the president and the Board of Trustees.Full Story...

Film students present screening of original worksFilm graduate student Anja Jovanovic has spent many long nights in the editing room preparing for this weekend.
Jovanovic will be one of seven students presenting their works at the School of Film Second-year Screening at 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the Baker University Center Theatre. Admission is free.Full Story...

Frontiers in Science Lecture Series presents Darwin biographerDavid Quammen, author of "The Reluctant Mr. Darwin," will expose the life of the man behind the theory of evolution at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium. Presented by the Frontiers in Science Lecture Series, his presentation is titled "Charles Darwin: The Secret Life of a Reluctant Revolutionary."Full Story...

OHIO acknowledged for ACT partnershipOhio University was recognized Tuesday for its 50-year partnership with ACT. Originally known as the American College Testing Program, the nonprofit organization began in 1959, with OHIO being one of the first institutions to accept ACT's college-entrance test results.Full Story...

Richard Bebee to step down as dean of Chillicothe campusRichard Bebee has announced that he is leaving his position as dean of Ohio University-Chillicothe, effective June 30, after nine years as leader of the campus. He will be transitioning into other roles with the university, including teaching accounting classes, raising funds for the campus? upcoming entrepreneurship center and assisting other regional campuses with fundraising efforts. Bebee, 67, has served as dean of the Chillicothe Campus since July 1, 2001.Full Story...

Jan 29, 2010

Quartet of 'Cats named to All-Ohio Team [ohiobobcats.com]Following a successful 2009 season for OHIO soccer, a quartet of student-athletes were recognized on the Division I Women's Soccer All-Ohio Team in a release by the Ohio Collegiate Soccer Association (OCSA). Jackie Hanson, Paige Howard, Kelsey Pichel and Cathryn Rogers were all named Second Team All-Ohio.Full Story...

Rufus Initiative takes on identity management [OIT]Before the Rufus Initiative can move toward its goals of improving university online services, some basic questions must be answered: Who are we serving, and how do we get them the access they need? Centralized identity management helps answer those questions.Full Story...

Professor transforms national publication [OU-COM]Jay Shubrook took on the role of editor-in-chief of the <i>Osteopathic Family Physician</i>, the official publication of the ACOFP, in March 2009. During his first few months as editor, he oversaw the nine-year-old newsletter's transformation to a scholarly medical journal, a work begun by previous editor Joel Kase.Full Story...

Valiant effortsOHIO football lost Friday's MAC championship game, but earned the chance to face Marshall in the Little Caesars Pizza Bowl on Dec. 26. OHIO volleyball finished its MAC championship season at the NCAA Tournament, defeating Notre Dame Friday but falling to Michigan on Saturday.Full Story...

Crafty confectionsThe environmental studies team was one of 12 that took part in West 82's gingerbread house building competition on Dec. 9. Their entry, "Oh Christmas Tree," won first place.Full Story...

A time to shareMembers of the OHIO community are reaching out this holiday season. Instead of a gift exchange, many offices are opting to pool their resources to help area charities and families.Full Story...

Regional campus faculty conference held in ChillicotheAbout 100 regional campus faculty converged in Chillicothe on Dec. 3 and 4 for Ohio University's annual regional campus faculty conference. In its tenth year, the event provides an opportunity for faculty from all five regional campuses to attend workshops, network, share ideas and dialogue.Full Story...

President shares state budget updateIn a memo to the campus community on Friday, President Roderick J. McDavis detailed recent activity at the Statehouse and outlined the next steps in the process to develop the university?s fiscal year 2011 budget.Full Story...

Season's greetingsHappy holidays to Ohio University students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends. We thank you for reading <i>Outlook</i> and being a part of the continuing story of our academic community. We wish you the very best in 2010 as we continue adding new chapters to the OHIO legacy of excellence.Full Story...

University closed Friday, Jan. 1Ohio University will be closed Friday, Jan. 1, in observance of the national New Year's Day holiday. Residence halls open at 9 a.m. on Sunday, Jan. 3, and winter quarter classes begin Monday, Jan. 4.Full Story...

Ice cream oasisThis past summer, Associate Professor of Sculpture Duane McDiarmid took his installation piece, "Trickster," to remote locations throughout the western United States. He shares his perspective on the interactive artwork with <i>Outlook</i>.Full Story...

Marching 110 ready for Rose ParadeOhio University's Marching 110 will perform in the 121st Rose Parade on New Year's Day in Pasadena, Calif. The parade begins at 11 a.m. (EST) and will be nationally televised on the ABC and NBC networks, Hallmark Channel, Travel Channel, Univision and several local channels.Full Story...

ACRN founder dies at 87Archie Greer, alumnus and professor emeritus of telecommunications, died Sunday. He was 87. Greer is credited with founding the All Campus Radio Network, or ACRN, in 1971.Full Story...

Dec 30, 2009

Getting off to a great startOhio University provides a vibrant atmosphere for learning communities. This program is a feature of the OHIO experience designed to allow groups of first-year students to take a cluster of common courses. Students, faculty and staff share their perspectives on learning communities in this video overview.Full Story...

Local artist to host campus reception on FridayAthens-area artist Mamerto Tindongan will host a campus reception for his exhibit "Wood Shaping Me" from 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 6, in the Baker University Center Multicultural Center Art Gallery. The free exhibit will run through Nov. 20.Full Story...

OHIO publications receive regional honorsTwo Ohio University publications, <i>Perspectives</i> and <i>Ohio Today</i> magazines, were honored in this year's Pride of CASE V Awards program. The awards competition is sponsored by the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).Full Story...

President holds office hours WednesdayPresident Roderick J. McDavis will hold the final office hours of fall quarter from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4. No appointments are necessary - stop by Cutler Hall 108 during this time to sign up for a 10-minute chat with the president.Full Story...

Nov 4, 2009

'Trailerpark' makes its Hollywood debutNearly five months after its premiere at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Ohio University's Athens campus, the feature film "Trailerpark" made its Hollywood debut Thursday night. The film, based on a series of short stories by Russell Banks, was developed and filmed as part of a unique, two-quarter advanced video projects course.Full Story...

Athens author's memoir makes national news [OU Press]The big news in October at Ohio University Press came from a memoir written by a local author, John Thorndike. "The Last of His Mind: A Year in the Shadow of Alzheimer's," Thorndike's fourth book, is a compelling story about a son taking care of his father during his final year of life.Full Story...

Expanded Horizons: Laying the foundationHistory doctoral student Joe Venosa traveled to the United Kingdom this summer to conduct archival research about British colonial rule in Eritrea, Africa. The aspiring professor's hands-on research was made possible by a Student Enhancement Award.Full Story...

Baker Center bomb threatOn Friday, Nov. 6, Ohio University Police Department (OUPD) Chief Andrew D. Powers reported in an email to the university community that several officers and custodial staff responded to a security threat affecting Baker University Center.Full Story...

Coffee talkIn its fourth year, the successful initiative continues to get conversations brewing between the president, executive vice president and provost, and faculty.Full Story...

Field hockey claims conference crown [ohiobobcats.com]The OHIO field hockey team claimed its third MAC title in the last four years with a 2-1 victory over rival Miami in the Mid-American Conference Tournament championship game on Saturday. The team will host the Richmond Spiders (Atlantic 10 Conference champions) in an NCAA Play-In game at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Pruitt Field.Full Story...

Baker Center closes early Monday night for security searchOn Tuesday, Nov. 10, Ohio University Police Department Chief Andrew D. Powers reported in an email to the university community that OUPD's Tactical Team, with assistance from the Columbus Fire Department's bomb squad, the Ohio State Highway Patrol, the Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, conducted another search of Baker University Center.Full Story...

Expanded Horizons: Making musicInstructor, professional audio/video producer and facility designer Chris Weibel had the experience of a lifetime this past summer recording an album for artist Jimmy Hook and award-winning drummer Liberty DeVitto.Full Story...

Flu Facts: Are you contagious?People infected with seasonal and H1N1 flu shed the virus and may be able to infect others from one day before getting sick to five to seven days after. This can be longer in some people, especially children and people with weakened immune systems and in people infected with the new H1N1 virus.Full Story...

Interim housing available for studentsOhio University will offer interim housing in Bromley Hall Tuesday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Jan. 3. Interim housing is designed to house Ohio University students who need temporary housing accommodations during official university break periods.Full Story...

PCard agreement offers big savingsOhio University officials led an Inter-University Council team responsible for crafting a five-year agreement with JPMorgan Chase to provide purchasing card services to the University System of Ohio -- a deal which will result in a significant increase in purchasing card rebates for member institutions.Full Story...

Power outage hits university on WednesdayA current overload caused a large part of Ohio University's main campus to lose power on Wednesday afternoon. The power outage affected about 20 buildings on the main campus, the Ohio University Inn and all of the buildings in The Ridges.Full Story...

Title IX training for OHIO employees continuesHundreds of Ohio University employees this quarter have participated in workshops to help them learn about their rights and responsibilities under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Training is still available for employees who have not received it.Full Story...

Nov 13, 2009

Holiday Appreciation Reception is Nov. 24Ohio University faculty and staff are cordially invited to join President Roderick J. and First Lady Deborah McDavis for a Holiday Appreciation reception from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, in the Baker University Center Ballroom.Full Story...

Nov 16, 2009

"We work in color"The Ohio University chapter of the National Press Photographers Association and the School of Visual Communication recently hosted a panel of nine members of the Athens Photographic Project for a discussion of the relationships between photography and mental illness.Full Story...

Building a dreamSheila Bycofski keeps busy with work -- at the office and at home. An Ohio University employee for the past 22 years in the College of Osteopathic Medicine's communication office, the Athens County native has been busy since fall 2007 fulfilling a lifelong dream with her husband, Scott: building their own log cabin from scratch.Full Story...

New Center for Law, Justice & Culture launchesAt its October meeting, the Ohio University Board of Trustees approved the creation of a new Center for Law, Justice & Culture on campus. The new center - with faculty drawn mostly from sociology and political science - is dedicated to teaching and scholarship centered around the role of law in people's lives.Full Story...

Great JobThe most recent Classified Employee of the Month is Melinda Smith, an administrative assistant in the College of Education. Check out this Q&A to learn more about her.Full Story...

OHIO reports $67.7 million in external funding for FY 09 [Research News]Ohio University faculty and staff were awarded $67.7 million in state, federal and private funding for research and sponsored programs in fiscal year 2009, up from $60.3 million the previous year. Funding for the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, which attracted awards for research in avionics and clean coal technologies, grew by 68.5 percent.Full Story...

McDavis details leadership transition planPresident Roderick J. McDavis announced the university?s plans for an effective leadership transition following the departure of Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration Bill Decatur in January 2010 in a memo to the campus community Friday.Full Story...

University closed Nov. 26 and 27Ohio University will be closed Thursday, Nov. 26 and Friday, Nov. 27, in observance of the national Thanksgiving Day holiday and Columbus Day. The university will reopen Monday, Nov. 30.Full Story...

Volleyball garners MAC's top two honors [ohiobobcats.com]The Ohio volleyball team was bestowed the Mid-American Conference's top two honors and four spots on the league's first team during the conference's awards banquet in Toledo. Senior Ellen Herman was named MAC Player of the Year for the second consecutive season. Head Coach Ryan Theis was also named MAC Coach of the Year.Full Story...

Nov 23, 2009

OHIO maintains stellar graduation success rate [ohiobobcats.com]Ohio student-athletes who entered school between 1999 and 2002 boasted a Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of 84 percent, five points higher than the national Division I institutional average of 79 percent according to figures released Thursday by the NCAA. In this year's release, field hockey, men's and women?s golf, swimming and volleyball all had perfect (100 percent) rates.Full Story...

Volleyball opens NCAA Tournament play Friday [ohiobobcats.com]Following its sixth Mid-American Conference championship in the last seven years, OHIO volleyball will head to Ann Arbor, Mich., as its destination to open up the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The Bobcats will take on Notre Dame at 5:30 p.m. ET in first-round action Friday in their seventh-straight NCAA Tournament appearance.Full Story...

Nov 30, 2009

Federal grant funds fossil preparation [OU-COM]Nancy Stevens, assistant professor of biomedical sciences at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, was recently awarded a grant for $180,000 from the National Science Foundation to fund the creation of a university laboratory for fossil preparation and imaging.Full Story...

Lights, Camera, Phone-a-thon!The Ohio University Alumni Association is raising awareness about the Ohio University Phonathon through an online video series. Called "The Phone-a-thon," the series draws inspiration from the popular television sitcom "The Office." Like its network counterpart, the series is a fake documentary that follows the personal and professional interactions of coworkers in an office.Full Story...

Connecting students with careers [video]The Office of Career Services hosts its annual Fall Career Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 6, providing an opportunity for students to find internships and jobs. But that's just one service Career Services provides for students and alumni.Full Story...

H1N1 confirmed at Ohio UniversityOn Friday, Sept. 25, Hudson Health Center sent a specimen from a student who tested positive for Influenza A for H1N1 testing. The results of that test, which were received today, were positive. Individual health care providers as well as the Ohio Department of Health determine when to perform these tests on individuals who have influenza-like illness (ILI).Full Story...

Fair brings students face-to-face with opportunityCareer Services will be holding the annual Fall Career and Internship Fair from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in the Baker University Center Ballroom. Representatives from AT&T, Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, and the Ohio Department of Transportation are only a few of the 73 employers participating.Full Story...

Latest campus crime statistics releasedThe Ohio University Police Department is crediting tougher sanctions and increased education efforts for the significant drops in total alcohol and drug violations in the residence halls in 2008 in the latest Clery Act Compliance Report.Full Story...

Provost kicks off regional campus visitsAs part of her university listening tour, Executive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit met faculty and staff at Ohio University-Southern last week. The visit was her first stop on a fall quarter tour of OHIO's regional campuses.Full Story...

OUPD arrests suspect in weekend robberyThe Ohio University Police Department arrested Nicholas Dowler of Athens on Monday for aggravated robbery. He is one of two men who allegedly were involved in the robbery of an Ohio University female student on Saturday morning.Full Story...

Oct 7, 2009

5K Run to Empower returns Oct. 10Runners from across the state will unite in Athens on Saturday for the Second Annual 5K Run to Empower, with proceeds to benefit the Empower Campaign, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda, Africa.Full Story...

Executives visit campus for Scripps Day [Communication]Nine E.W. Scripps Company executives from throughout the state and the country visited classes and conducted resume critiques and mock interviews with students in the Scripps College of Communication at Ohio University on Monday, Oct. 5, during the fourth annual Scripps Day.Full Story...

Fine Arts Notebook: Once-in-a-lifetime performancesTwo historic performances happen Oct. 12. One, "The Laramie Project: 10 Years Later," is a compelling and groundbreaking epilogue to the original play, which was performed here in 2004. The other, Iraqi oud musician Rahim Alhaj's lecture and concert, features Middle Eastern musical tradition.Full Story...

Flu Facts: What to do if you get sickAccording to White House advisers, the H1N1 virus may hospitalize 1.8 million patients in the U.S this year. This video offers tips that may increase your chances of staying healthy or decrease your chances of spreading sickness.Full Story...

Time to come homeOhio University Homecoming is almost here and so are the alumni and sporting events that go along with this exciting, busy weekend. The Marching 110 is again getting ready for a full slate of performances during Homecoming weekend, Oct. 16 through 18.Full Story...

Athens Police Department issues crime alert for armed robbery near campusThe Athens Police Department issued a crime alert on Wednesday after an armed man robbed the Cold Stone Creamery on Court Street earlier in the day.
According to the report, a man entered the ice cream store at approximately 10:40 a.m. and demanded money from an employee while brandishing a gun. After he received the money, the suspect walked through the alley at the rear of the Athens City Building holding a small, burlap sack containing the stolen money.Full Story...

Athletic Director's letter describes role of athleticsAs the university's budget becomes tighter and fiscal responsibility becomes more important, Ohio University Director of Athletics Jim Schaus has posted an open letter on the Athletics Web site that explains the important role of athletics within a major public university.Full Story...

Basketball debuts Hardwood Hysteria Oct. 16 [ohiobobcats.com]The Ohio men's and women's basketball teams will hold their first annual ?Hardwood Hysteria? Friday, October 16, at the Convocation Center in what will be the first day of practice for both programs. "Hardwood Hysteria" will be open to the public with free admission to all fans. The event will begin approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the Ohio-Toledo volleyball match, which is scheduled for 7 p.m.Full Story...

President congratulates Nobel winnerIn a memo to the university community Thursday, President Roderick J. McDavis congratulated Ohio University alumnus Venkatraman "Venki" Ramakrishnan for receiving the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry related to his work on the function of ribosomes.Full Story...

Summer study trips expand students' learning horizons [HHS]From kayaking in coastal North Carolina to observing Olympic athletes and coaches in Colorado Springs to exploring designer fabrics in China, Ohio University students in the College of Health and Human Services traveled all over the world this summer in pursuit of unique learning experiences.Full Story...

Writers Harvest aims to break hunger's holdThe annual Writers Harvest benefit reading returns to Ohio University at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, in the Baker University Center Theatre. Proceeds from the $5 admission fee will go to the Second Harvest Food Bank of Southeastern Ohio.Full Story...

Oct 10, 2009

Bacterial meningitis case on the Athens campusUniversity officials confirmed a case of bacterial meningitis on the Athens campus. Charles "Charlie" Wulf, a first year student, was transported Friday afternoon to a Columbus hospital and is reported to be showing signs of improvement in his condition.Full Story...

Faculty needed for Blackboard 9 pilot [OIT]In preparation for a university-wide roll out of Blackboard 9 in 2010, OIT is seeking faculty to help pilot the new version during winter quarter. Faculty interested in applying should visit the Blackboard 9 pilot recruiting site before Oct. 16.Full Story...

Think globally, act locally for World Food DayThe Center for International Studies invites the Ohio University and Athens communities to think globally and act locally with the third installment of the International Studies Forum, presenting a lecture in conjunction with a food drive for World Food Day.Full Story...

Oct 13, 2009

Diversity Exchange to encourage actionThe Ohio University Office of Diversity, Access, and Equity will host "The Diversity Exchange: Knowledge, Understanding & Action" at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19, in Baker University Center Ballroom. The event is free and open to the public.Full Story...

Expanded Horizons: Field research in IndiaThis spring, Assistant Professor of Anthropology Haley Duschinski received an Ohio University Baker Award, allowing her to continue field research studying the Kashmir conflict in India. The award supported two months of ethnographic fieldwork in Kashmir during the summer.Full Story...

History presents 32nd annual Costa Lecture Oct. 15The History Department is proud to present the 32nd Annual Costa Lecture at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15, in Baker University Center 240-242. History professor and MacArthur Fellow Jay Rubenstein, from the University of Tennesse-Knoxville, will present "The First Crusade and the End of Time."Full Story...

OHIO contingent contributes at Quarters to Semesters SummitAs higher education institutions across Ohio prepare to fully transition to semesters by 2012, about 400 faculty and staff from 24 institutions gathered Wednesday at Wright State University in Dayton for a Quarters to Semesters Summit. Nine representatives of Ohio University's Q2S group were at the event.Full Story...

Ohio University avionics leader receives top honorRichard H. McFarland, director emeritus of the Avionics Engineering Center and professor emeritus of electrical engineering, received the President's Citation of Merit Award from the Air Traffic Controllers Association. The award recognizes his more than 40 years of research and development in aircraft navigation and landing systems that have promoted air travel safety and dependability worldwide.Full Story...

Bobcat spiritOhio University and mascot Rufus welcomed students, alumni and friends to the Athens campus Oct. 16-18 for the annual Homecoming celebration. See a photo slide show of the weekend's festivities.Full Story...

Common Reading Project events kick off Oct. 21The Cion Fall Festival of Events kicks off Oct. 21 with the first of three activities based around this year's common reading for incoming students -- "Cion," a novel by the OHIO English department's own professor of creative writing, Zakes Mda.Full Story...

Star watchOn Saturday, Oct. 24, from 8 until 11 p.m., members of the Ohio University community are invited to join astronomy faculty and students to observe the moon, Jupiter and other celestial objects at the College Gate. Small telescopes will be available for viewing.Full Story...

Students welcome Mom and DadThe fall color and beauty of Emeriti Park await visitors for the school year's first Parents Weekend. Running Oct. 23-25, the weekend is jam-packed with fun and new activities to engage both students and their parents.Full Story...

WOUB Radio celebrates 60 years [WOUB]The WOUB Radio Network celebrated its 60th anniversary during the university's Homecoming weekend Oct. 16-17. In 1949, WOUB-FM became the first FM college station in Ohio after the Federal Communications Commission granted a license for a signal broadcasted at 10 watts on 91.3 FM.Full Story...

Flu Facts: Is the H1N1 flu vaccine safe?In this video, Athens City-County Health Commissioner James Gaskell explains the difference between H1N1 and the seasonal flu, including who is most at risk and when. In addition, he offers assurances that the H1N1 flu vaccine is safe.Full Story...

University to hold H1N1 vaccine clinicOhio University will hold its first 2009 H1N1 vaccination clinic for priority group* members of Ohio University students, faculty, staff and dependents from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 1, at Nelson Dining Hall.Full Story...

Art Extravaganza returnsThe College of Education will host its Third Annual Art Extravaganza Silent Auction beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in the McCracken Hall Gallery. The featured art is by students from Morgan County's South Elementary School.Full Story...

Bob Wren Stadium lights removedFollowing the removal of defective light poles, areas surrounding Bob Wren Stadium have reopened to the public. A recent inspection -- prompted by an alert from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission -- found structural cracks in all six of the stadium's light poles.Full Story...

Expanded horizons: Returning to her rootsNatalie Kruse started taking classes at Ohio University when she was just 11 years old. At the age of 25, the new assistant professor in the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs spent her summer in the United Kingdom researching sustainability of biofuels.Full Story...

Kwanzaa founder to speak on campus Nov. 4Ohio University is hosting its annual Kwanzaa celebration on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Maulana Karenga, the holiday's founder and professor of Africana Studies at California State University-Long Beach, will speak at 7:30 p.m. in the Baker University Center Theatre.Full Story...

OHIO "adopted" by Arizona elementary classPamela Whitaker's classroom at Prince Elementary School in Tucson, Ariz., is no longer called the "computer lab." It is now referred to as the OHIO Bobcats Technology/21st Century Skills Lab thanks to the "No Excuses University Network," a program that aims to instill an expectation to attend college in young students.Full Story...

OHIO top administrator to departOhio University Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration William Decatur has been selected as the next Executive Vice President for the Rhode Island School of Design. He will depart in January 2010.Full Story...

OUPD determines no threat at CopelandThe Ohio University Police Department responded to a call this morning reporting an individual carrying a firearm into Copeland Hall. The building was evacuated as a precaution, but it has been determined that there was no threat.Full Story...

Offer suggestions for the next Common ReaderAs the Common Experience Project featuring Zakes Mda's "Cion" begins its second year, the Common Reader Committee is planning for the future. All members of the campus community are invited to submit suggestions for a theme and texts for the project's 2010-2012 cycle.Full Story...

Oct 30, 2009

New toolkit takes novel approach to diabetes careOhio University Nursing Professor Sharon Denham developed an online diabetes toolkit titled 'Diabetes: A Family Matter." She also will host a workshop Nov. 4 to train area healthcare professionals on how to educate their communities about managing diabetes.Full Story...

A club for every interestThousands of students streamed into Baker University Center Sept. 7 for the student involvement fair, eager to find out how they can become involved on and off campus in extracurricular organizations.Full Story...

A great journey begins [multimedia]President Roderick J. McDavis encouraged the newest members of the Ohio University family to make the most of their promise and potential. The president's convocation was just one of the highlights of a very busy opening weekend for the Class of 2013.Full Story...

OIT prepares for 'Year of Change' [OIT]For Ohio University's Office of Information Technology, 2009 will be the Year of the Change. During the coming academic year, the university will see multiple IT-related improvements, including two new e-mail systems, a new calendaring system and a new version of Blackboard.Full Story...

President to hold office hours TuesdayPresident Roderick J. McDavis' next monthly office hours are set for 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Cutler Hall 108. Faculty, staff, students and community members are welcome to drop by at any time during the two hours. Scheduled appointments are not necessary.Full Story...

Term extended for interim HHS deanExecutive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit announced Friday that she is extending the term of College of Health and Human Services Interim Dean Randy Leite for an additional year. Leite began serving as interim dean on July 1, 2009, following the retirement of Dean Gary Neiman. Originally, Leite's appointment was to run through June 30, 2010; it will now conclude June 30, 2011.Full Story...

Sep 10, 2009

Marching 110 plays Sunday at Bengals gameOhio University's Marching 110 will perform Sunday during halftime of the Cincinnati Bengals football game against the Denver Broncos. The Bengals' season opener begins at 1 p.m. at Paul Brown Stadium in downtown Cincinnati.Full Story...

OHIO draws award-winning performancesTwo Tony Award winners, a public radio star and a Grammy Award winner are among the many prestigious performers coming to Ohio University's Athens campus this year as part of the 2009-10 Performing Arts Series. Country music star Josh Turner opens this year's lineup on Sept. 24.Full Story...

Tuition increase to support academicsAfter receiving permission to raise tuition and fees by 3.5 percent for winter and spring quarters of 2009-10, Ohio University has decided to apply the increase only to tuition, President Roderick J. McDavis announced Thursday in an e-mail to the university community.Full Story...

Building a better roadThe work of engineers at Ohio University's Ohio Research Institute for Transportation and the Environment (ORITE), part of the Russ College of Engineering and Technology, has saved the state of Ohio an estimated $22 million on road construction over five years.Full Story...

McCracken lecture series begins FridayOhio University alumna Linda Gray Reed will kick off the 2009-10 McCracken Education Lecture Series on Friday with her lecture, "School District Reform in the Facebook Generation." The speech will take place at 11:30 a.m. in McCracken Hall, Room 214 A/B and is free and open to the public.Full Story...

Meeting to address H1N1 flu planningOhio university chairs and directors will meet with university officials on Sept. 17 to discuss strategies for addressing possible academic and employment challenges stemming from the H1N1 virus, previously known as "swine flu." The meeting will be streamed live from 4 to 5 p.m. and archived on the university's H1N1 Web site.Full Story...

New trustees elected to foundation boardEight new members have joined The Ohio University Foundation Board of Trustees. The newly elected trustees are Patricia A. Ackerman of Richmond Heights, Ohio; McClellan A. Dubois of Hemdon, Va.; Alex Garcia of Highland Heights, Ohio; Gary G. Nakamoto of Great Falls, Va. I. Robert Rudy of Oakland, Md. Janice L. Scites of Basking Ridge, N.J.; Jeffrey A. Stanley of Solon, Ohio; and Larry Gates of Chillicothe, Ohio.Full Story...

Sep 15, 2009

Flu Facts: Signs and symptomsEditor's Note: Today's installment of Flu Facts marks the first installment in a series of weekly tips and information designed to keep you healthy this flu season. Check back every Wednesday for the latest information.Full Story...

Research Day to spotlight student medical research [OU-COM]Diabetes management, glycemic index control and biomarkers for ovarian cancer are a few of many topics to be highlighted at the eighth annual Research Day of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine (OU-COM). The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, in Irvine Hall.Full Story...

Sep 16, 2009

Academic restructuring moving aheadThe start of the new academic year marks the second phase of the proposed academic restructuring. The focus will be on a staged process in which detailed plans will be developed for each element of the restructuring.Full Story...

Emergency notification systems to be tested FridayOhio University's Athens campus will test both its outdoor emergency notification and emergency text-messaging systems on Friday. The outdoor emergency notification system will be tested around noon and the emergency text messaging system will be tested during the afternoon.Full Story...

Rufus Initiative: The big picture [OIT]More than just a new SIS, the Rufus Initiative will help Ohio University meet its needs by changing how the institution interacts with its students, from the moment they express interest in the university through graduation and beyond.Full Story...

Souza highlighted on FOX programPete Souza, the Obama administration's official White House photographer and an assistant professor in the School of Visual Communication, was a featured guest on a FOX program on Sept. 6.Full Story...

Sustainability Council launches Web siteA new university Web site seeks to highlight progress toward a comprehensive sustainability plan at Ohio University. The official site of the Presidential Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning includes council guidelines, agendas, meeting minutes and online resources relating to university-wide sustainability measures.Full Story...

Sep 17, 2009

A soldier's storyBefore the end of the calendar year, Alden Library's Mahn Center for Archives and Special Collections will have video and transcripts of 20 in-depth oral interviews with veterans of the U.S. Army's 1st Infantry Division added to its collections.Full Story...

A veteran reflects on Vietnam [video]Patrick McLaughlin, a Vietnam veteran and OHIO alumnus, returned to campus this summer to participate in the Cantigny First Division Oral History Project. Watch a video excerpt as he shares his memories of life on campus in 1970s.Full Story...

Sep 18, 2009

Alumnus takes home an Emmy [Ohio Today]Alumnus Steve Roberts and his team at "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" recently won the first Daytime Entertainment Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Promotional Announcement - Episodic. The winners for the Creative Arts Emmys were announced Aug. 29.Full Story...

Expanded horizons: David MouldThis past summer, David Mould, professor of media arts and associate dean of the College of Communications, traveled the former Soviet republic to work with scientists on ways to discuss climate change. Here, Mould recounts his experiences following a three-day workshop in Kazakhstan.Full Story...

Alden unveils library's 'hidden treasures'President Emeritus Vernon Alden will unveil the three millionth addition to the Ohio University Libraries Oct. 3 during "Passport to Hidden Treasures," an event commemorating Alden Library's 40-year history. Tickets are on sale now and registration is encouraged by Sept. 24.Full Story...

College of Education names chairTracy Leinbaugh has been appointed chair of the College of Education's Department of Counseling and Higher Education. She assumed her new responsibilities on July 1 and has been a member of the College of Education since 1998.Full Story...

OHIO receives $1.7 million grant to study science of aging [Research News]Ohio University researchers have received a $1.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to learn more about the science of why we age. The grant, one of the largest NIH awards received by Ohio University, is part of a larger, $8.6 million cooperative initiative that includes researchers at Southern Illinois University, the Mayo Clinic, the University of Michigan and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.Full Story...

University mourns student's deathOhio University sophomore Kari L. McSwiney, 21, from Beavercreek, Ohio, recently passed away from complications after bone marrow transplant surgery. She was a special education major in the College of Education at the time of her death.Full Story...

Marching 110 to perform at Rose ParadeThe "Most Exciting Band in the Land," Ohio University's Marching 110, will perform at the 2010 Rose Parade in Pasadena, Calif. Rose Parade President-Elect Sally M. Bixby and her husband, Harlan, visited campus on behalf of the Tournament of Roses Foundation, which sponsors the parade.Full Story...

Mentoring program enters second yearBy all accounts, the Ohio University Women's Center Mentoring Program had a successful first year pairing up female undergraduates with professional women on campus and in the community. As the program enters its second year, the main goal is to grow the program.Full Story...

Sep 23, 2009

Flu Facts: Focus on hand-washingWe often take washing our hands for granted, but this simple act is the first line of defense against sickness, including H1N1 and seasonal influenza. This video offers tips that may improve your hand-washing technique and your chances of staying healthy.Full Story...

New sexual assault guidelines in placeLast spring, Ohio University adopted new sexual assault sanctioning guidelines and a newly formed campus coalition is now working to effectively communicate the guidelines to students.
During the summer, Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi formed the Relationship and Sexual Violence Coalition to educate the campus community about the new guidelines and the sanctions they carry.Full Story...

Kennedy to host reception for acclaimed artist tonightThe Kennedy Museum of Art at Ohio University is the site of an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight to welcome internationally known artist Mark Dion, an installation artist who examines the ways in which dominant ideologies and public institutions shape our understanding of history, knowledge and the natural world.Full Story...

Bolstering the fourth estateOHIO faculty members Mary Rogus and Vibert Cambridge have been working to improve journalism practices in Guyana as part of a three-year, $300,000 United States Agency for International Development grant.Full Story...

Expanded Horizons: A Cinderella storyThis past summer, senior education major Matt Johnson, seen here, served as music director for a new play, "Cinderella: A Hip-Hop Fairy Tale," which was performed by the Columbus Children's Theatre. Johnson wrote the script, lyrics and music for the play, which had a sold-out run.Full Story...

History professors to host forums, conferenceA new forum developed by two Ohio University assistant history professors is aimed at giving students a better understanding of our nation's history and the civilization from which it emerged. The George Washington Forum will feature three forums and a conference, all free and open to the public.Full Story...

Flu Facts: The life of the virusStudies have shown that the influenza virus can survive on surfaces -- and infect a person -- for up to eight hours. Individuals infected with seasonal and H1N1 flu shed virus and may be able to infect others from one day before getting sick to five to seven days after.Full Story...

Greeks taking H1N1 precautionsWith the H1N1 Influenza A virus becoming a growing concern on college campuses across the nation, Greek organizations are taking extra precautions to prevent the type of outbreak that has temporarily closed several universities across the nation.Full Story...

Heavyweights spar over Obama, economyThe Aug. 1 debate between Distinguished Professor of Economics Richard Vedder and political strategist David Wilhelm evoked unanimous laughter and support from a bipartisan crowd. The event was part of Alumni College weekend.Full Story...

New printing procurement policy adoptedOhio University recently adopted a new policy that requires all printing and high-volume duplication jobs to be submitted to University Printing Services, located in Building 37 in The Ridges, as a way to increase efficiency and save money.Full Story...

Research Web sites temporarily unavailableThe Vice President for Research division web sites, including the LEO electronic grant administration system, are experiencing major technical difficulties. While the sites are being restored, please contact the division offices directly for information and questions about their services.Full Story...

Sales Centre featured on BNETOhio University?s Ralph and Luci Schey Sales Centre is one of a handful of college programs that provide vital training to help sales students succeed even amid a changing business landscape, according to BNET, a business Web site that is part of CBS News Interactive.Full Story...

Aug 6, 2009

Faculty urged to export courses to Blackboard 7The Office of Information Technology would like to remind faculty that after Aug 31, 2009, no future courses will be loaded into Blackboard 6, which is being retired. All fall quarter 2009-10 courses, future courses, and student enrollments will be loaded only into Blackboard 7.Full Story...

Book a room, bolster OHIOOhio University and the Ohio University Inn & Conference Center have collaborated on a new Web page that highlights their relationship and explains why patronizing the inn helps the university.The new landing page tells viewers that the Ohio University Inn & Conference Center, which is owned by the Ohio University Foundation, is the only on-campus hotel on the Athens campus.Full Story...

Event focuses on foam creaturesKantner Hall was overrun with rabbits and donkeys at the end of last week. These creatures were the handmade results of an instructional costume symposium hosted by the School of Theater.Full Story...

Human resources policies approvedPresident Roderick J. McDavis approved four revised university policies and one new policy on July 1, all of which govern human resources functions at Ohio University. According to University Human Resources, the changes to these policies all stem from the institution of severance benefits for non-bargaining unit employees, something that had not been available in the past.Full Story...

Aug 12, 2009

Advanced energy inspires Ohio curriculaNine science and math teachers from local high schools attended an education workshop at Ohio University. Focused on advanced energy, the workshop was held by the Ohio Appalachian Educators Institute, a partnership between the Southern campus and the Voinovich School.Full Story...

First-generation Web site offers college insightsFor students coming into college with a similar perspective, Ohio University recently launched a First-Generation Faculty and Staff Web site which showcases stories of those who were the first in their families to graduate from a four-year institution.Full Story...

'Goodness walked among us'An admired and popular retired English professor, Father Francis "Frank" Cronin died Aug. 2, after a short illness at his home in Shadyside. But not before leaving an indelible mark on Ohio University and Athens residents.Full Story...

Aug 14, 2009

Connecting the cosmos [Research News]Ohio University researchers, aided by a team of graduate students from the Scripps College of Communication and Russ College of Engineering and Technology, are working with NASA to develop standards and protocols for new software called Delay Tolerant Networking (DTN), which some have called the "interplanetary Internet."Full Story...

Universities urged to act on climate changeOhio University President Roderick McDavis spent the latter half of last week participating in the 2009 Climate Leadership Summit. Designed to empower universities to exercise leadership in the fight against global warming, the summit took place Aug. 13-14. Full Story...

Aug 18, 2009

OHIO responds to provost's call for inputExecutive Vice President and Provost Pam Benoit began her 'survey of the academic landscape' with an open forum for Athens campus employees. The session became a tutorial on the university as employees shared points of pride and issues of concern. Additional sessions are planned.Full Story...

OHIO's Cardboard Shuffle [video]You can begin your first week as an OHIO student by making a positive impact on the environment. Join OHIO?s recycling efforts by participating in our Cardboard Shuffle event during move-in weekend.Full Story...

President issues IT directivePresident Roderick J. McDavis has issued a directive to consolidate several key campus information technology functions under the Office of Information Technology in order to improve security, increase efficiency and save money.Full Story...

Solicitation policy updatedChanges to Ohio University policy 42.550, which places certain restrictions on the solicitation of employees and the distribution of literature within buildings and facilities on campus, were approved June 4.Full Story...

Starting off rightNearly 90 new faculty members will join the Ohio University community in the 2009-10 academic year. Their transition will be aided by the New Faculty Welcome and Academic Orientation, a program designed to ensure a successful and enjoyable transition to a faculty career at Ohio University. This year's new faculty orientation will take place Sept. 2-3 in the Faculty Commons on the third floor of Alden Library.Full Story...

Raising the bar on biodegradablesOhio University is pursuing an alternate line of biodegradable cutlery that can keep pace with its composting technology. The potato starch-based forks, knives and spoons currently offered at Baker University Center aren?t breaking down fast enough to accommodate the university's 90-day composting cycle.Full Story...

Tiny schoolhouse created big memoriesFormer students of the Great Western School -- three of whom attended classes in the 1920s -- recently gathered for a reunion at the old brick one-room schoolhouse on the Ohio University Eastern Campus. The schoolhouse was constructed in 1870 and closed in 1952 but was restored in 1976.Full Story...

Fall quarter 2009 move-in parking restrictionsParking Services will consider Monday, Aug. 31, through Monday, Sept. 7, as the fall quarter move-in period. Parking restrictions will be adjusted during this period to accommodate the large number of students who will be moving in and requiring access to dorm areas for loading and unloading purposes.Full Story...

Here's what you need to know about move-inThe annual student move-in is just around the corner, bringing all the anticipation and, yes, anxiety associated with a new school year. Beginning Thursday, Sept. 3, some 4,000 new freshmen will begin the process of unpacking bags, crates and boxes and making new friends and memories at Ohio University.Full Story...

New committee charged with streamlining move-in processA new committee developed earlier this year has been working to improve move-in operations to reduce costs and duplication while simplifying the process.
The Move-In Operations Committee, with representatives from Residential Housing, Facilities Management and Event Services, has been meeting since January.Full Story...

President's First-Year Students Convocation is MondayPresident Roderick J. McDavis and OHIO faculty and staff will welcome first-year students with a ceremony marking their induction into the Bobcat family. Following the 2:30 p.m. event, the Marching 110 will lead the Class of 2013 in a traditional march from the Convo through the College Gate.Full Story...

Aug 27, 2009

Exporting excellenceOhio University's Global Leadership Center is one of 27 recipients of this year's Governor's Excellence in Exporting Award and is the only university-affiliated entity among the awardees.Full Story...

H1N1 influenza A planning updateOhio University continues to monitor the H1N1 influenza A outbreak. The university has a pandemic influenza response plan in place, which is guided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommendations for institutions of higher education. Recent updates to these recommendations are currently being reviewed by the university, along with continued planning with county health officials.Full Story...

Lessons in leadershipGraduates of the prestigious Ohio Fellows Program will be reconvening on the Athens campus Sept. 18-20. The reunion features a daylong leadership symposium on Sept. 19, during which Ohio Fellows will share insights and expertise with the university's current crop of Appalachian, Cutler, Urban and Templeton scholars.Full Story...

OHIO debuts noted Daoist collectionOne of the world's largest collections of Daoist ritual paintings has found a home at Ohio University. A gift from Frederick Harris and collecting partners Robert Fallon and Nguyen Thi Diu, the Yao Ceremonial Artifacts Collection includes more than 2,000 pieces of ceremonial and temple art of the Yao minority people of North Vietnam.Full Story...

Interim state budget approvedGov. Ted Strickland signed an interim state budget Tuesday that takes effect today, the beginning of fiscal year 2010. The Senate had approved the seven-day interim budget on Monday; House members followed suit on Tuesday. The budget will be in place through July 7.Full Story...

Memo: Continue focus on conserving resourcesAs lawmakers in Columbus work to produce a final state budget for the next biennium, President Roderick J. McDavis reiterated Thursday that it was incumbent on all members of the Ohio University community to continue to conserve resources and manage funds wisely.Full Story...

New provost gets up-close look at OHIOFor her first day on the job, Pam Benoit, Ohio University's new executive vice president and provost covered a lot of ground -- literally and figuratively. On a walking tour across the Athens campus, Pam Benoit took some time Wednesday to learn more about the university's history, buildings and students from recent graduate and tour guide Logan Waldie.Full Story...

Budget issues discussed on radio showPresident Roderick J. McDavis touched on a variety of topics during his hour-long appearance Thursday on "The Party Line" radio show, taking questions on everything from the state budget to enrollment trends. McDavis takes part every month in the WATH broadcast, for which podcast archives are available.Full Story...

Jul 7, 2009

Landscapes of the mind, earthThe Kennedy Museum of Art is drawing upon its permanent collections to create a new exhibition that explores the many possible interpretations of landscape. "Scapes: From Landscape to Innerscape" presents traditional and abstracted landscapes as well as artwork that hints at the inner landscape of a body or mind in a state of a dream and fantasy.Full Story...

University mourns student's deathThe Ohio University community is mourning the loss of Ohio University senior Andrew T. Land, who died in a plane crash along with his father, Michael, on Sunday afternoon in Huntington, W.Va.Full Story...

Jul 8, 2009

Coming homeAlumni College returns July 31-Aug. 2, as part of the Alumni Association's 150th anniversary. According to Trustee Professor of English Samuel Crowl, the event puts participants in direct touch with the heart of the university as they are treated to lectures on topics ranging from happiness and altruism to poetry and biofuels.Full Story...

Werner joins USA Swimming World Championships staff [ohiobobcats.com]Ohio swimming and diving head coach Greg Werner will join the USA Swimming World Championships team as the head team manager for the men's squad when the World Championships get underway this month. This marks the tenth time Werner has been part of the U.S. National Team staff. Eight of his ten appointments have come during his 14-year tenure at Ohio.Full Story...

Memo outlines state budget newsOhio University President Roderick J. McDavis issued a memo Tuesday in response to the new state budget for the next two years, which both chambers of the Ohio General Assembly passed on Monday.Full Story...

New ONCA director namedBrandon J. Bute, former assistant director of career services, has been named director of the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards. He assumed his new duties on Monday.Full Story...

Students to 'sign' at outdoor dramaEight students from Ohio University's Chillicothe and Lancaster campuses will take part in the July 24 outdoor performance of "Tecumseh!" They will share their talents so deaf and hard of hearing members of the audience can fully experience the story of the Shawnee leader's effort to defend his Ohio homelands during the late 1700s.Full Story...

New Bobcats take in OHIOBobcat Student Orientation, formerly Precollege, starts July 23 and runs every day through Aug. 15, according to Director of Orientation Programs Jenny Klein. By the time it's over, some 4,000 new students and their parents are expected to have visited campus.Full Story...

New Cutler Scholars namedThe privately funded Manassah Cutler Scholarship Program provides students with an annual stipend to cover undergraduate tuition, room and board, and four summers of enrichment experiences, including study and work aboard. In the fall, the program will welcome 11 new recipients.Full Story...

OHIO in the spotlightEver wonder what types of Ohio University stories catch the attention of mainstream and emerging media? Or how many of the institution's experts receive time in the spotlight, and how often? A report recently released from University Communications and Marketing answers these questions and more.Full Story...

Interest in summer sessions surgesFor the fourth year in a row, OHIO's summer enrollment is showing gains. Interesting courses, like Art Trese's "Introduction to Alternative Agriculture," are just one facet of the appeal of taking classes during the summer.Full Story...

President appoints sustainability councilComprising faculty, staff and students, the Presidential Advisory Council for Sustainability Planning will hold its first meeting today. The newly formed advisory council is charged with developing and submitting recommendations to President Roderick J. McDavis for a comprehensive sustainability plan as well as a university-wide climate action plan.Full Story...

Regional tours spark CAN-do attitude [Multimedia]Ohio University's Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs hosted a three-day work session for members of the Central Appalachia Network (CAN), July 13 through 15. This tour of area businesses offered insight into the local landscape and a sampling of regional models of innovation.Full Story...

Jul 22, 2009

PBS content coming soon to classroomsOhio University's WOUB is one of 12 initial Public Broadcasting Service stations participating in the PBS Digital Learning Library. The online library will house video, audio, images, games and interactive simulations.Full Story...

The story of the gun [Research News]Jimmy Taylor, a sociologist at Ohio University-Zanesville who specializes in masculinity studies, started investigating the world of gun collectors. In his new book, "American Gun Culture: Collectors, Shows, and the Story of the Gun," published by LFB Scholarly Publishing, he discovers that gun owners have a much more complex relationship with their weapons than popular culture portrays.Full Story...

Jul 23, 2009

Alumni College offering single session, daily ratesBy popular demand, the Ohio University Alumni Association is now offering single session rates for all campus community members wishing to attend one or more of the academic sessions offered through this year's Alumni College. A three-day academic experience featuring some of Ohio's most-prominent scholars, Alumni College runs July 31 through Aug. 2 on the Athens campus.Full Story...

Power restored after morning outageAt approximately 8:20 a.m. on Friday, July 24, the Athens Campus experienced a full power outage after a part in one of the transformers failed. The part was replaced and power was fully restored by 10:55 a.m.Full Story...

Jul 26, 2009

University mourns student's deathDean of Students Ryan Lombardi regrets to inform the Ohio University community that one of our students, Matthew Scott Smith, who fell from a second floor balcony early Sunday morning at his Playground Street residence, has passed away.Full Story...

A new name for Shared ServicesThe Department of Shared Services at Ohio University has been renamed University Business Services. Mark Hopton, assistant vice president for University Business Services, said that the name change reflects the university-wide scope of the department's mission.Full Story...

E&I Vendor Fair set for June 2Procurement Services, along with the Education and Institutional Cooperative, will hold a vendor fair featuring vendors that accept the American Express card from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, in Baker University Center ballroom.Full Story...

GIS improves OHIO's emergency preparedness [Voinovich]The Voinovich School has been working with Facilities Management to convert all their data on blueprints to GIS maps. This will enable facilities staff to quickly and appropriately respond to emergencies, such as a water valve failure, because they will have all necessary information at their fingertips.Full Story...

Lausche to temporarily close for maintenanceOhio University's Lausche Heating Plant will be shut down for the first time since 1997 for annual maintenance, beginning Sunday, June 14, affecting cooling, hot water and heating for about 11 days. As a result, all of Baker Center's food operations will cease operation June 14-19.Full Story...

Making their mark [video]On Saturday, June 13, eight members of the first class of Urban Scholars will become the first graduates of the scholarship program that Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis created in 2005 with assistance from former university trustee Patricia Ackerman.Full Story...

ONCA honors student supportersThe Office of Nationally Competitive Awards (ONCA) recognized five faculty and staff members for their distinguished service to students who have applied for nationally competitive awards and more than 100 students at the annual ONCA Celebration and Appreciation Lunch. The event also served as a farewell for retiring Director Ann Brown.Full Story...

Jun 2, 2009

A patchwork of perspectivesLincoln Hall residents and members of the College of Fine Arts Residential Learning Community have combined efforts to create a large quilt comprised of over 80 patches, transforming the Lincoln Hall lobby into a showcase of diversity.Full Story...

Baker Awards announcedThe Ohio University Foundation announced the recipients of its Baker Fund Awards, which provide funding for faculty with outstanding research or other scholarly activities worthy of the money.Full Story...

Congressman visits OHIOU.S. Rep. Charlie Wilson recently stopped in Athens to promote service opportunities and discuss a new GI bill. A major benefit: members of the military who have served on active duty since Sept. 11, 2001, can receive up to four academic years of educational benefits.Full Story...

First Appalachian Scholar to graduateThe first graduate of President Roderick J. McDavis' Appalachian Scholars program is getting ready to graduate -- a year ahead of schedule. Erin Shipbaugh, a business marketing major from East Rochester, Ohio, who also will earn a Professional Sales Certificate, completed her degree in only three years.Full Story...

Golf greats return to Athens [video]Golf greats Jack Nicklaus and Athens native and Ohio University alumnus Dow Finsterwald returned to Athens late last week for the dedication of an Ohio Historical Marker commemorating the 50th anniversary of Dow Finsterwald Day and the first-ever match to be played between Nicklaus and rival Arnold Palmer at the club.Full Story...

Grab your popcorn, take a seatA year in the making, a student-produced, feature-length film that examines the lives of rural Ohioans who live in a run-down trailer park will premiere June 7 at 8 p.m. in Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium.Full Story...

University to hold flood meetingThe university will hold a meeting on June 8 to discuss the ways departments can best prepare for possible floods. All employees, particularly those working in buildings in low lying areas of campus, are encouraged to attend.Full Story...

Jun 5, 2009

Appreciation reception recognizes serviceHighlighting the importance of service, Ohio University President Roderick J. McDavis recognized the work of university employees Wednesday, with a special thank you to outgoing Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl.Full Story...

Environmental visionaryThe new Master of Science program in environmental studies is giving Ohio University graduates an in to the field on environmental vocations, already providing three OHIO students with real-world jobs.Full Story...

Safety evaluations to take effect July 1Safety evaluations will become a mandatory part of all non-faculty employee performance evaluations beginning July 1. The safety evaluation initiative is a new addition to Ohio University's Workplace Safety Initiative (WSI) and was recently introduced to staff in an all-campus e-mail from President Roderick J. McDavisFull Story...

University to implement standardized sexual assault sanctionsOhio University will implement new guidelines beginning fall quarter that outline sanctions for students who are found responsible for a sexual assault offense. Under the new guidelines, students found in violation of a sexual assault according to the Student Code of Conduct will be sanctioned to at least a one quarter suspension.Full Story...

Jun 6, 2009

104 new physicians graduate at 30th Commencement [OU-COM]104 graduates crossed the threshold from medical student to physician at Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine's 30th annual Commencement exercises at Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium Saturday, June 6. The 104 new graduates bring the number of OU-COM alumni up to 2,565.Full Story...

Jun 8, 2009

Benoit selected as new executive vice president and provostThe 14-member executive vice president and provost search committee chose Pamela Benoit of the University of Missouri to succeed Kathy Krendl. Benoit has a slough of achievements under her belt, including increasing graduate applications and fostering collaboration between faculty and graduate student groups.Full Story...

Countdown to Commencement 2009For nearly 4,000 undergraduates, graduate and doctoral students, the countdown to graduation will culminate this weekend. The graduate ceremony will be held at 9:30 a.m. Friday, June 12, and two undergraduate ceremonies will take place at 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, June 13.Full Story...

New dean of HTC selectedJeremy Webster has been named the new dean of the Honors Tutorial College, Executive Vice President and Provost Kathy Krendl announced Monday. He will succeed interim Dean Harold Molineu, who will return to the Department of Political Science where he is a professor. Webster's new position will begin July 1.Full Story...

Noted professor, author to give keynotePatricia Weitsman, recipient of the 2008 Outstanding Graduate Teacher Award, will give the keynote address at Friday's graduate student commencement ceremony. Weitsman's areas of research and specialization are in international relations, with an emphasis on international security and international relations theory.Full Story...

OURC awards $60,000 for research and creative works [Research News]The Ohio University Research Committee (OURC) awarded more than $60,000 in the winter 2009 cycle, a new second funding cycle now available during the academic year. Recipients will use the funds for projects that range from improving the design of hearing aids to examining the influence of Catholicism on Polish politics and culture.Full Story...

Jun 9, 2009

Agencies give high marks to OHIO credit ratingsTwo of the top credit rating agencies have given Ohio University positive scores, enabling the university not only to secure lower interest rates on the SIS and network upgrade bonds, but also to maintain stability for its relatively small percentage of variable rate debt.Full Story...

Appalachian, Urban scholars namedThe Appalachian and Urban Scholars for the 2009-2010 freshman class have been announced. Each regional campus accepted Appalachian Scholars, marking the first time the Zanesville campus has hosted one. Four Urban Scholars also were chosen to attend Ohio University.Full Story...

Chairman outlines goals to Faculty SenateOhio University Board of Trustees Chairman C. Robert Kidder met with Faculty Senate Monday to discuss his goals in the upcoming year for the university. He stressed a desire to improve constituent relations and communication, clarity in the university's goals and planning for the future of the university.Full Story...

Flood preparation policy updatedThe policy for monitoring flood conditions has been changed to shift responsibility from director of grounds to the Office of Safety and Risk Management, as well as to include a list of buildings located on the flood plain.Full Story...

From student to teacherAs ceramics student Andrea Keys prepares to graduate on Friday, she also is starting to plan for her new role as teacher. Keys, a third-year graduate student in ceramics, received both a tenure-track position beginning next fall and the honor of being named one of Ceramics Monthly's 16 emerging artists this year.Full Story...

Gift to support speech communicationOhio University alumna Nancy Cartwright, the voice of Bart Simpson, has established the Nancy Cartwright Artist Achievement Scholarship for Kettering, Ohio's Fairmont High School seniors. Cartwright, an Ohio University alumna, started the scholarship four years ago, and recently added to the scholarship fund to allow it to continue in perpetuity.Full Story...

A family traditionSoon-to-be graduate Ashlee Dolan's family has deep roots at Ohio University. The fourth-generation Bobcat's family tradition at Ohio University started with her great-grandfather, Clarence Lorenzo Dow, after whom Dow Lake was named.Full Story...

Looking back, looking ahead [video]With graduation quickly approaching, seniors are feeling a wide range of emotions. Listen as members of the Class of 2009 talk about future plans, job-seeking strategies and how Ohio University has changed them.Full Story...

Mini-conference incorporates diversity in the classroomThe Center for Teaching and Learning is offering the mini-conference "Teaching, Learning, and Tomorrow's Students: Multicultural and Global Perspectives" to all OHIO faculty, graduate students and staff. The informative event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 18, at the Faculty Commons and Friends of the Library Room on the third floor of Alden Library.Full Story...

Regional campuses recognize graduatesWhile all graduating students may participate in the formal commencement ceremonies on the Athens campus, students who have completed their degrees on one of the five regional campuses also have an opportunity to celebrate their accomplishment among local family and friends. Each campus holds a recognition event to honor their graduates who have completed associate, bachelor's or master's degrees.Full Story...

Student Enhancement Awards fund 19 proposals [Research News]Ohio University's Council for Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity granted more than $94,000 in Student Enhancement Awards this year. The awards support the research and creative activity of undergraduate, graduate and medical students. A total of 19 student proposals received funding.Full Story...

First, but by no means the lastFifty years ago, Joseph M. Denham earned a spot in Ohio University history, becoming its first student to earn a doctoral degree. In the ensuing years, Ohio University's graduate programs have only grown, but the emphasis on teaching and working with students hasn't diminished.Full Story...

Mixing it upTwo seniors in the journalism advertising sequence, Ryan Dease and Victor Rasgaitis, are firm believers in collaboration. So much so, in fact, that they created TheCreativeBlender.com, a free Web site to facilitate communication between student peers.Full Story...

A college career to cherishLooking back at their time at Ohio University, seven graduating University Communications and Marketing employees recount fond times both in and out of the classroom.Full Story...

Clippinger brought back online after water leak [OIT]A boiler room water leak on June 9 inundated three of OIT's communications closets in Clippinger Hall. The flood destroyed four network switches and three UPS units, leaving half the building without wired or wireless Internet access. A quick response from OIT personnel brought the building back online the same day.Full Story...

Embarking on a new journeyThey worked diligently to get to this point and that hard work received recognition Friday morning as candidates for master's and doctoral degrees gathered for the 2009 Graduate Commencement ceremony.Full Story...

Lessons to live byA Native American of Navajo descent, Emma Ray is studying to become a dietitian with the intent of relocating to a reservation in Greasewood, Ariz., after graduate school. She has spent the last three years at Ohio University preparing and is well on her way. Ray, who will graduate on Saturday, is a McNair Scholar and a 2008 winner of the American Dietetic Association's undergraduate research award for her research conducted on the Arizona reservation.Full Story...

Technology Gap Fund offers four grants [Research News]Ohio University's new Technology Gap Fund has awarded grants to four faculty members to help commercialize engineering and medical inventions. The program, managed by the Vice President for Research at Ohio University, offered almost $170,000 in funding to aid researchers in moving their ideas from the lab to the marketplace.Full Story...

WHO raises flu alert levelThe World Health Organization (WHO) has raised its flu warning to its highest level, or a Phase 6 alert, declaring a global influenza epidemic. It should be noted, however, that this indicates only an increase in the virus's circulation, not an increase in the amount of severe illnesses from it.Full Story...

Jun 13, 2009

Commencement 2009That first step onto the Convocation Center floor evoked many reactions from soon-to-be graduates of Ohio University at Saturday's Undergraduate Commencement ceremonies. One by one, the class of 2009 absorbed their first glimpse of the 255th commencement with smiles, solemnity, laughter and tears.Full Story...

Commencement 2009 [video]Over 4,000 Ohio University undergraduate students became alumni Saturday, June 13, as the university celebrated its 255th commencement. Join the festivities as graduating seniors' share their thoughts on what they will miss most, their most memorable moments at OHIO and advice for incoming freshmen.Full Story...

Krendl bids farewellVice President and Provost Kathy Krendl is stepping down from her position to become president of Otterbein College. Krendl, who created the Ohio Vision program, answers a few questions before leaving Athens.Full Story...

Voinovich Scholars announcedThe Voinovich Scholars program, which provides an opportunity for the university's best undergraduates to work one-on-one with faculty and staff, has named 19 scholars for the 2009-10 academic year. Here's a full list of the students and their faculty collaborators.Full Story...

Jun 17, 2009

Meningitis strain confirmed by CDCThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has confirmed that the two Ohio University students treated last week for suspected meningitis were infected with a strain of bacteria known as Neisseria meningititis, group B. Group B is the one known infective serotype of five that is not covered by the vaccine. Both first-year students were treated last week for suspected meningitis at a Columbus medical facility and are making a strong recovery, according to Dean of Students Ryan Lombardi.Full Story...

Royal stallions come to regionalsHerrmann's Royal Lipizzan Stallions of Austria will perform at Southern campus' Ohio Horse Park on June 19 and 20. The famous equestrian troupe also will appear at the Chillicothe campus' Black Equestrian Farm on June 27 and 28.Full Story...

WOUB signs off analog signalsDave Wiseman, WOUB's chief technology officer, shares his perspective on the switch to digital television. Wiseman has been an integral part of all technical changes WOUB-TV has made since 1968.Full Story...

Region's college-going rates upAppalachian Ohio is gaining ground in educational attainment, but much work remains to be done, according to a study by the Voinovich School of Leadership and Public Affairs at Ohio University. This year's study found an increase in the college-going rate of recent high school graduates since 1992.Full Story...

Running for a causeThe Athens-to-Columbus leg of the 2009 Ohio Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics will take place Wednesday through Friday, and once again the Ohio University Police Department is playing a significant role.Full Story...

Jun 24, 2009

College alumni lead national exam scores [OU-COM]Graduates of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine's classes of 2007 and 2008 collectively earned both the highest national mean score and the second highest national first-time passage rate in the most recent Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination Level Three.Full Story...

First graduating class of Junior Execs reflectsIn its sixth year, the Junior Executive Business Program for Diverse Students annually provides minority high school students from across the state with an eight-day college experience through Ohio University's College of Business. This week, 28 students are participating in the program -- the highest turnout to date. And perhaps most notably, 2009 also marked the graduation of three of Ohio University's original Junior Executives.Full Story...

Ohio Football home times set [ohiobobcats.com]The Ohio Department of Athletics announced game times for all six of its home games. The Bobcats will kick off the 2009 season in Peden Stadium with a 7 p.m. date against Connecticut. All other home games will be held at 2 p.m. this season.Full Story...

Board of Trustees approves fiscal 2010 budgetThe Ohio University Board of Trustees on Friday passed a resolution to approve a balanced budget for the upcoming fiscal year that includes investments in university priorities and gives top officials authority to make adjustments in the event of reduced funding from the state.Full Story...

Classified Senate holds June meetingOhio University's Classified Senate held its June meeting on Thursday, June 25, in Baker University Center. It was the final meeting for 2008-09 officers Chair Marlene Swartz, Secretary Cheri Tarantelli and Treasurer Linda Cvetan.Full Story...

Ohio University closed July 3Ohio University will be closed Friday, July 3, in observance of the national Independence Day holiday. The closure includes all five regional campuses and the College of Osteopathic Medicine.Full Story...

May 2009 Archives

May 1, 2009

Fisher chosen to lead School of TheaterCollege of Fine Arts Dean Chuck McWeeny has named Associate Professor William Fisher director of the School of Theater. Fisher came to Ohio University in 1991 from the Theater School at the California Institute of the Arts to head the Ohio University BFA acting program, now known as the theater performance program.Full Story...

HTC dean candidates announcedTwo Ohio University faculty members have been named as finalists in the Honors Tutorial College dean search. Candidates Lauren McMills and Jeremy Webster will formally interview for the position during the week of May 18. As a part of the interview process, McMills and Webster will each take part in two open forums ? one for students and one for the general public.Full Story...

School of Media Arts and Studies recognizedThe Office of Nationally Competitive Awards at Ohio University has named the School of Media Arts and Studies in the Scripps College of Communication the winner of its Outstanding Department/School Award for the 2008-2009 academic year.Full Story...

Benefits open enrollment beginsWith the start of open enrollment, Ohio University employees will be able to make changes to their benefits. Employees should receive enrollment packets in their campus mailboxes this week.Full Story...

Chancellor, students discuss new feeChancellor Eric Fingerhut stated Thursday that he does not plan to delay a decision on a fee to help pay for a new Student Information System and network upgrade at Ohio University.The student fee, which would not exceed $25 a quarter, would begin in the fall if the board approves Ohio University's request.Full Story...

Q&A with former dean Barbara Ross-Lee [OU-COM]Barbara Ross-Lee made history as the first African-American woman to administer a medical school in the United States when she became dean of the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1993. She recently visited campus and shared her thoughts and experiences since she departed the college in 2001.Full Story...

Expo to showcase student research and creative projects [Research News]More than 600 undergraduate, graduate, medical and postdoctoral students representing all academic colleges, international studies and regional campuses will display their work at the 2009 Student Research and Creative Activity Expo, which will be held from noon to 3 p.m. Thursday, May 14, at the Convocation Center. Entries include live performances, interactive demonstrations and exhibits.Full Story...

I-9 forms - Mistakes can be costlyThe Department of Homeland Security requires employers to have an I-9 form on file for each employee within three days of the employee's first day on the job. This step establishes an employee's identity and proves that he or she is eligible to work. Failure to have a correctly completed I-9 on file for any employee could result in a fine of $110 - $1,100 per employee.Full Story...

Student projects showcased [video]Hundreds of student research projects ranging from dance pieces on coal mining to investigations into how alpacas and horses chew will be showcased Thursday, May 14, at the 2009 Student Research and Creativity Expo.Full Story...

Fair promotes women's health in pregnancyAthens' inaugural Pregnancy Fair will take place Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Market on State (formerly the University Mall). The event is made possible by a Women's Week grant awarded through the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine.Full Story...

A classroom for the futureCollege of Education graduate student Irfana Steviano has envisioned the classroom of the future. Steviano's contemporary classroom design boasts the integrated use of technology.Full Story...

Anti-racism activist to give keynoteAnti-racist author and activist Tim Wise will visit the Athens campus on Thursday, May 14, and speak to students and community members during a keynote address titled "White Privilege." The free event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Auditorium.Full Story...

Ceremony kicks off Parkway ProjectA $2.1 million project that will provide a major transformation to the face of Ohio University-Chillicothe broke ground earlier this month. Dean Richard Bebee described the project as a signature event in the life of the Chillicothe Campus.Full Story...

College wins six Excellence in Communication Awards [OU-COM]The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals, the Centers of Osteopathic Research and Education, received six Excellence in Communications Awards from the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine. OU-COM and CORE projects placed first in five categories and third in a sixth category.Full Story...

May 8, 2009

A history of coal mining, through danceMorgan Chambers, an Honors Tutorial College senior dance major, has developed a series of dance pieces that portray life in a coal-mining town in the '30s, '40s and '50s, "No. 6: Portraits of an Appalachian Town."Full Story...

Chair appointed in College of EducationJohn Henning, an educator with more than 30 years of experience in teaching and teacher education, has been appointed chair of the College of Education's Department of Teacher Education. As chair of teacher education, Henning will provide leadership in academic programming, course and program evaluation, curriculum planning and long-range planning.Full Story...

Dependent-eligibility changes outlinedWith the advent of open enrollment at Ohio University comes the possibility of new changes to employee benefits. For instance, domestic partner coverage has been extended to Opposite Sex Domestic Partners for medical, prescription drug, vision, dental insurance, and educational benefits.Full Story...

Five softballers named to All-MAC teams [ohiobobcats.com]Five Ohio softball players were named to the All-Mid-American Conference teams in voting released by the league's coaches Thursday afternoon at the conference tournament. Freshman Alexis Zambrana was named to both the All-MAC First Team and All-MAC Freshman teams, while Melissa Bonner, Deanna Hartsough, Brooke Morgart and Shalene Petrich all received All-MAC Second Team nods.Full Story...

<i>Outlook</i> survey to launchUniversity Communications and Marketing announced that it would survey Ohio University faculty, staff and students for opinions and feedback about <i>Outlook</i>, an online news site produced by the department.Full Story...

Cookin' in the kitchenDrew Myers, a senior dietetics major and chemistry minor, has been busily frying hundreds of chicken patties as part of a study on whether new types of batter can make a healthier chicken entree.Full Story...

Veterans asked to self-identifyThe U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS) has published a new set of reporting regulations for U.S. veterans. In order for Ohio University to accurately reflect employees' veteran status in its reporting, all veterans are asked to update or submit new data profiles.Full Story...

May 12, 2009

Engineering better livesA mechanical engineering team from the Russ College of Engineering and Technology at Ohio University has won the $20,000 first-place prize in a competition for designs that assist people with disabilities. Team "Lean on ME" won the National Institute for the Severely Handicapped (NISH) National Scholar Award for Workplace Innovation and Design, a competition intended to enhance employment opportunities for people with disabilities.Full Story...

Exploring art's boundaries at expoWhile Samuel Beckett's plays have been adapted in multiple media, few have been as interesting as that of senior art major Lauren Purje. Purje has created a comic book and blog, "Vladmir and Estragon," based on Beckett's "Waiting for Godot."Full Story...

Faculty Senate approves resolutionsFaculty Senate approved resolutions Monday addressing health care benefits changes and promotion and tenure grievance procedures and guidelines. Senate also approved a resolution that would remove the catalog rule on retaking prerequisites and a resolution on early retirement language in the alternative retirement plan.Full Story...

New offerings feature Ohio law, politicsThe Ohio University Press has published numerous books this year, the most recent of which are "No Winners Here Tonight: Race, Politics, and Geography in One of the Country's Busiest Death Penalty States," and "Democracy in Session: A History of the Ohio General Assembly," both concerning law and politics in Ohio.Full Story...

Straight from the horse's mouthKristin Stover, a senior biological sciences major in the Honors Tutorial College, is finishing her senior thesis on the effects of body size on feeding behavior in horses and alpacas.Full Story...

May 13, 2009

'Bumping' process for classified not neededUniversity Human Resources announced Wednesday that it has placed the majority of classified employees affected by layoffs into vacant positions that have been frozen for this purpose, eliminating the need to begin the displacement -- or bumping -- process.Full Story...

A rare glimpse into Castro's Cuba [video]Alina Fernandez, daughter of Fidel Castro, offered a rare glimpse into Castro's Cuba to a packed house at Baker Center Ballroom on Monday, May 11. As the International Week keynote speaker, Fernandez's personal account denounced communism as she walked audience members through Cuba's modern history, from the 1959 Cuban Revolution up until Fernandez's forced exile in 1993. International Week continues through Sunday, May 17.Full Story...

Fine Arts Notebook: As the quarter winds down the arts heat upThis week's Fine Arts Notebook focuses on graphic design seniors and the art of dance. The Graphic Design BFA Exhibition, titled 20/09, is on display at the Ohio University Art Gallery through May 23. In addition to the exhibition, Diane Cavanagh from <i>Vogue</i> will critique the students' work and give a lecture. The School of Dance presents its annual Spring Dance Concert May 20, 21, 28 and 29 in the Shirley Wimmer Dance Theatre in Putnam Hall.Full Story...

OHIO faculty prepped for advancementTwo Ohio University faculty members, Judith Grant and Jeremy Webster, recently graduated from the Ohio Academic Leadership Academy, a program that offers support and guidance to faculty members interested in administrative roles.Full Story...

Open enrollment ending May 15The benefits open enrollment period will conclude Friday, May 15. During the enrollment period, employees have the opportunity to make changes to their benefit elections for medical, dental and life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.Full Story...

May 14, 2009

Giving children a helping handSenior dance major Alex Burnett-Greensteinhas developed a project that examines the impact that alternative movement, or "somatic work," can have on children with behavioral issues.Full Story...

Global Runway: Modernity meets traditionAs a part of Ohio University's International week, students participated in a global fashion show, Global Runway. The show featured more than 50 models from 13 countries, each of whom showcased their native wear.Full Story...

Outstanding administrators to be recognizedThe annual Administrative Service Awards Ceremony, which recognizes individuals who exemplify a strong commitment and distinguished service to Ohio University, will be held at 3 p.m. May 21 in the Baker Center Ballroom. The three administrators selected to receive the awards this year are Connie Pollard, Christine Sheets and Beth Maxon.Full Story...

May 15, 2009

Charge back in Workers' Compensation Program begins July 1Beginning in July, the cost of wages and benefits for Ohio University employees enrolled in the Workers' Compensation Transitional Return to Work Program will be charged back to the worker's home department. The change applies only when the worker's home department will not accommodate his or her transitional work.Full Story...

Emerald Club provides better rates on rental carsOhio University's chief procurement officer is encouraging faculty and staff to sign up for the Emerald Club, a program offered through Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental that provides frequent renters with low prices, pre-printed rental agreements and other membership benefits.Full Story...

H1N1 influenza A updateOhio University is continuing to monitor the H1N1 influenza A outbreak. University student health center staff and emergency preparedness staff continue to receive updates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other health information sources.Full Story...

Behind the scenes of 'Trailerpark'Seventy students from the Scripps College of Communication, the College of Fine Arts, and the College of Business have teamed up to produce 'Trailerpark,' a feature-length film adapted from the work of award-winning author Russell Banks. The movie premieres on campus June 7.Full Story...

Governance Committee discusses board retreatThe Board of Trustees is gearing up for their annual retreat in August. This past week the board discussed an agenda for the retreat, which will focus on university-wide communication, finances, organizational health and Vision OHIO goals.Full Story...

Dinner with the McDavisesPresident Roderick J. McDavis, Deborah McDavis, Vice President for Student Affairs Kent Smith and about 20 undergraduates gathered Monday night in Gamertsfelder Hall to chat over dinner about a wide range of topics.Full Story...

Playwrights celebrate year's workThe School of Theater's annual Seabury Quinn Jr. Playwright's festival is approaching. This year, the festival will featue two full productions of student-written plays as well as a tribute to Seabury Quinn Jr., who died this past November.Full Story...

May 20, 2009

A mindful move-outDumpster divers aren't the only ones diverting waste from the landfills this move-out season. Starting today through June 15, Ohio University's Recycling and Refuse will once again make a big push for reuse as the mass exodus from campus gets under way.Full Story...

Alden Library: 40 years and countingAlden Library celebrated 40 years of service on Friday with a rededication ceremony for the public as well as historic displays and library tours. Featured speaker Rebecca Watts, chief of staff and special assistant to President Roderick J. McDavis, told guests that the building is even more important today than when it opened its doors in May 1969.Full Story...

Krauss wins MAC Player of the Year [ohiobobcats.com]Ohio University junior Marc Krauss made history Tuesday night when he was named the Mid-American Conference baseball Player of the Year by the league office. He becomes the first Bobcat ever to earn the award, which has been handed out since 1986. In addition to Krauss, who landed on the First Team for the third-straight year, Ohio had five other players named All-MAC.Full Story...

Ohio University closed May 25Ohio University, including the College of Osteopathic Medicine and all regional campuses, will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of the national Memorial Day holiday. So take a moment to enjoy some easily overlooked campus beauty, such as this fountain on Park Place.<br><i>Photographer: Rick Fatics</i>Full Story...

Preparing for advancementClassified non-bargaining employees who'd like to improve their skills, boost their professional confidence and prepare for promotional opportunities now have a program to help them accomplish those goals.Full Story...

May 21, 2009

Gift to benefit scholars programsC. Daniel and Diane DeLawder are committing $50,000 to Ohio University's Urban Scholars and Appalachian Scholars programs, which were established by Ohio University President and Mrs. Roderick J. McDavis in an effort to increase diversity and to create higher education opportunities for students from urban and Appalachian regions of Ohio.Full Story...

Proposed Centers of Excellence announcedThe Scripps College of Communication, Energy and the Environment, and Health and Wellness have been identified as Ohio University's candidates for the University System of Ohio Centers of Excellence. Identification of Centers of Excellence is part of the USO's strategic plan to raise the national profile of Ohio's public institutions, prioritize resources and better meet student needs.Full Story...

Talking shopTouching on topics ranging from university finances to graduation, President Roderick J. McDavis spent an hour on ?The Party Line? radio show Thursday.Full Story...

May 22, 2009

A cross-cultural collaborationStudents and faculty of the School of Media Arts and Studies recently paired up with the College of Fine Arts to record the improvisation of Ossatura -- an ensemble based in Italy -- as part of the CircumAtlantic Improvisations performances.Full Story...

AmeriCorps program seeks applicants [OU-COM]The Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine Community Health Program's ComCorps program aims to provide health education, access to health care and health screenings in Athens County. The office is recruiting both full-time and part-time ComCorps members for next year, with service starting on Aug. 10Full Story...

Cold case [Research News]Scientists have long observed that some insects, fish, bacteria, fungi and other organisms can survive extremely frigid temperatures. Researchers discovered that these critters have anti-freeze proteins in their bodies that protect them from the cold. Ohio University scientist Ido Braslavsky has received a $315,000 grant from the National Science Foundation to study how these proteins work.Full Story...

Governor appoints new trusteesGov. Ted Strickland announced this week two new appointments to the Ohio University Board of Trustees. Yvette McGee Brown of Gahanna will serve a nine-year term on the board, beginning in June, filling the spot recently vacated by C. Daniel DeLawder. Kyle Triplett of New Philadelphia will serve a two-year term on the board, succeeding Student Trustee Tracy Kelly.Full Story...

Student leaders honored at awards galaThe Division of Student Affairs recognized 42 student honorees at Wednesday night's Leadership Awards Gala. Organized by the Division of Student Affairs, the gala set out to honor leaders in all facets of campus life.Full Story...

Top performers honoredMore than 150 employees were recognized Thursday for their service during the 2009 Outstanding Administrator Awards.The top three administrative honorees were Connie Pollard, Beth Maxon and Christine Sheets.Full Story...

Forum to shed light on FATAA visiting Fulbright Scholar from Pakistan will attempt to distinguish fact from fiction in an International Studies forum on "The human face of FATA: People, life and problems in the Pukhtoon populated Pakistani region bordering Afghanistan." Presented by Ohio University's Center for International Studies, the forum will take place at 3 p.m. in Walter Hall room 145.Full Story...

Student named AMA Foundation Minority Scholar [OU-COM]Catalina Soto, a second-year student at the Ohio University College of Osteopathic Medicine, received a prestigious 2009 Minority Scholars Award from the American Medical Association Foundation. Soto is one of just 12 medical students in the country to receive the award.Full Story...

May 28, 2009

A commitment to building efficiencyOhio University has adopted new standards for renovations and design. The new policy, which is the university's latest step in improving building efficiency, will seek to meet or exceed LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver certification standards for all new construction and renovation projects.Full Story...

An enduring partnershipThe University of Leipzig is celebrating its 600-year anniversary this year. OHIO faculty members have joined the celebration by team-teaching a course for students at the Ohio-Leipzig European Center.Full Story...

Filling a voidThe School of Nursing will launch a program this fall that will offer Southeast Ohio's only four-year nursing degree. The program, which offers a bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN), cleared its final administrative hurdle on May 14 when the Ohio Board of Nursing gave the university's School of Nursing approval to begin admitting BSN students in September. The program is expected to receive full approval from the board in 2013, when its first class graduates.Full Story...

Capturing Athens' essenceThe award-winning Soul of Athens online publication is preparing to launch its third edition, an effort that tapped the creative expertise of more than 60 students from every school within the Scripps College of Communication.Full Story...